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Vanderhall Family History

Vanderhall 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: Vanderwall, Vanderwaal, Vanderwal, Vanderhart, Mendenhall, Vanderlaan

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Where is the Vanderhall family from?

You can see how Vanderhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderhall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderhall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vanderhall families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderhall's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Vanderhall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderhall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderhall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanderhall. 67% of Vanderhall men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Vanderhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderhall 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vanderhall. 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 30 military records available for the last name Vanderhall. For the veterans among your Vanderhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderhall lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Vanderhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vanderhall in 1971 was 36, and 53 in 2003.

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