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Vanderspek Family History

Vanderspek 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: Vanderbeek, Vanderhoek, Vanderstelt, Vandersteen, Vandenhoek

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Where is the Vanderspek family from?

You can see how Vanderspek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderspek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderspek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vanderspek families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderspek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vanderspek families in 1880.
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What did your Vanderspek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vanderspek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Vanderspek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderspek 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Vanderspek. 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 27 military records available for the last name Vanderspek. For the veterans among your Vanderspek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderspek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderspek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Vanderspek in 1959 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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