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Vanduyne Family History

Vanduyne 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 Duyne, Van Dyne, Vandine, Van Duyn, Van Tine, Van Dyke, Landuyt

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Where is the Vanduyne family from?

You can see how Vanduyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanduyne family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanduyne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 11 Vanduyne families living in New Jersey. This was about 61% of all the recorded Vanduyne's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanduyne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanduyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanduyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanduyne. 24% of Vanduyne men worked as a Farmer and 59% of Vanduyne women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanduyne were Clerk and Houseworker. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    59%
  • Nurse
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Houseworker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanduyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanduyne 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Vanduyne. 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 508 military records available for the last name Vanduyne. For the veterans among your Vanduyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanduyne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanduyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vanduyne in 1963 was 76, and 62 in 2004.

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