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Vanderdussen Family History

Vanderdussen 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: Vanderheyden, Van Essen, Van Dusen, Vanderbush, Vanderlinden

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Where is the Vanderdussen family from?

You can see how Vanderdussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderdussen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderdussen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Vanderdussen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderdussen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vanderdussen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderdussen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderdussen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vanderdussen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Vanderdussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderdussen 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Vanderdussen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Vanderdussen. For the veterans among your Vanderdussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderdussen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vanderdussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vanderdussen in 1966 was 56, and 72 in 2003.

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