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Vandoorne Family History

Vandoorne 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 Doorn, Van Horne, Langhorne, Verdoorn, Van Dorn, Vanstone

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Where is the Vandoorne family from?

You can see how Vandoorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandoorne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Vandoorne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vandoorne families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vandoorne's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Vandoorne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandoorne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vandoorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandoorne. 100% of Vandoorne men worked as a Welder. .

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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

  • Welder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Vandoorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandoorne 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Vandoorne. 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 62 military records available for the last name Vandoorne. For the veterans among your Vandoorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandoorne lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vandoorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vandoorne in 1955 was 51, and 92 in 2004.

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