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Vannorden Family History

Vannorden 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 Orden, Van Norden, Van Order, Van Gorden, Norden, Van Doren

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Where is the Vannorden family from?

You can see how Vannorden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannorden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vannorden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 11 Vannorden families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Vannorden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vannorden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vannorden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vannorden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vannorden. 100% of Vannorden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vannorden women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vannorden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vannorden 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Vannorden. 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 197 military records available for the last name Vannorden. For the veterans among your Vannorden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vannorden lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Vannorden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vannorden in 1951 was 20, and 61 in 2004.

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