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Vanderwyst Family History

Vanderwyst 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: Vanderwilt, Vandervest, Vanderwaal, Vanderwerf, Vanderhorst

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Where is the Vanderwyst family from?

You can see how Vanderwyst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderwyst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderwyst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Vanderwyst families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderwyst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vanderwyst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderwyst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderwyst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderwyst. 100% of Vanderwyst men worked as a Fireman and 100% of Vanderwyst women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Fireman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Vanderwyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderwyst 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Vanderwyst. 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 67 military records available for the last name Vanderwyst. For the veterans among your Vanderwyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderwyst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vanderwyst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vanderwyst in 1962 was 66, and 96 in 2003.

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