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Vandermaas Family History

Vandermaas Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vanderwaal, Vanderlaan, Vanderaa, Vandermark, Vandermay, Vanderkamp

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Where is the Vandermaas family from?

You can see how Vandermaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandermaas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vandermaas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Vandermaas families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandermaas's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vandermaas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandermaas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vandermaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandermaas. 100% of Vandermaas men worked as a Plasterer and 50% of Vandermaas women worked as a Saleslady. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Packer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Vandermaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandermaas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 155 immigration records available for the last name Vandermaas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Vandermaas. For the veterans among your Vandermaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandermaas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vandermaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vandermaas in 1964 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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