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Vandiford Family History

Vandiford 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: Sandiford, Sandford, Vanderford, Standiford, Vandivort, Handford

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Where is the Vandiford family from?

You can see how Vandiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandiford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vandiford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vandiford family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandiford's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Vandiford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandiford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vandiford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandiford. 57% of Vandiford men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    44%
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Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Vandiford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandiford 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vandiford. 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 207 military records available for the last name Vandiford. For the veterans among your Vandiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandiford lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Vandiford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vandiford in 1941 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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