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Vanderwyk Family History

Vanderwyk 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: Vanderwal, Vanderark, Vanderwaal, Vanderwerf, Vanderbeek, Mandery

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Where is the Vanderwyk family from?

You can see how Vanderwyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderwyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vanderwyk families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderwyk's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Vanderwyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderwyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderwyk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Vanderwyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderwyk 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwyk. 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 38 military records available for the last name Vanderwyk. For the veterans among your Vanderwyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderwyk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderwyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vanderwyk in 1966 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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