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Vanderah Family History

Vanderah 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: Vanderaa, Vanderwal, Bandera, Vandeman, Vanderark, Vandecar, Andera

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Where is the Vanderah family from?

You can see how Vanderah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vanderah families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Vanderah's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanderah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderah. 45% of Vanderah men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Vanderah women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Janitor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Vanderah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Vanderah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderah 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vanderah. 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 45 military records available for the last name Vanderah. For the veterans among your Vanderah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderah lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vanderah in 1959 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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