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Vandervate Family History

Vandervate 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: Vanderwaal, Vanderlaan, Vandeputte, Vandervelde, Vanderkamp

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Where is the Vandervate family from?

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

What did your Vandervate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandervate. 100% of Vandervate men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Vandervate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandervate 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vandervate. 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 28 military records available for the last name Vandervate. For the veterans among your Vandervate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandervate lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vandervate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vandervate in 1964 was 82, and 74 in 2003.

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