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Vanderventer Family History

Vanderventer 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: Vanderveer, Van Deventer, Vandeveer, Vandervelde, Vandermeer

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Where is the Vanderventer family from?

You can see how Vanderventer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderventer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderventer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vanderventer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanderventer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Vanderventer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderventer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderventer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanderventer. 50% of Vanderventer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanderventer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderventer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vanderventer. 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 162 military records available for the last name Vanderventer. For the veterans among your Vanderventer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderventer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Vanderventer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vanderventer in 1964 was 81, and 86 in 2001.

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