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Vandevender Family History

Vandevender 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: Van Devender, Vandevander, Vandeveer, Van Deventer, Vandelinder

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Where is the Vandevender family from?

You can see how Vandevender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandevender family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandevender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Vandevender families living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Vandevender's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Vandevender families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandevender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vandevender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandevender. 36% of Vandevender men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Vandevender women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vandevender were Operator and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vandevender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandevender 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Vandevender. 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 895 military records available for the last name Vandevender. For the veterans among your Vandevender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandevender lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vandevender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Vandevender in 1955 was 43, and 64 in 2004.

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