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Vandermoon Family History

Vandermoon 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: Vanderloop, Vanderkooi, Vandermolen, Vanderhoof, Vanderpool

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Where is the Vandermoon family from?

You can see how Vandermoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandermoon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vandermoon families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Vandermoon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vandermoon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandermoon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vandermoon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandermoon. 50% of Vandermoon 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
    50%
  • Day Labor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Vandermoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandermoon 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 Vandermoon. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vandermoon. For the veterans among your Vandermoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandermoon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vandermoon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vandermoon in 1965 was 69, and 95 in 2004.

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