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Vanderschel Family History

Vanderschel 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: Vanderstelt, Vandersteen, Vanderpoel, Vanderschaaf, Manderscheid

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Where is the Vanderschel family from?

You can see how Vanderschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderschel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanderschel families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanderschel's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Vanderschel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderschel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur Bus Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanderschel. 100% of Vanderschel men worked as a Chauffeur Bus Driver. .

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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

  • Chauffeur Bus Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Vanderschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderschel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Vanderschel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vanderschel. For the veterans among your Vanderschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderschel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Vanderschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vanderschel in 1966 was 62, and 40 in 2002.

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