Origins of the Vander surname
About the Vanders
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Interesting facts about Vander
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Vander surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Vanders most likely to marry?
Vander Veens
Our tell us which families married Vanders.
What are the most common Vander first names?
John
Henry
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Vanders
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Vanders in 1921
Dressmaker
3
Tailoress
3
Private Means
2
Servant
2
Student
2
Common male occupations for Vanders in 1921
Farm Hands
27
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
25
General Farmers
20
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
15
Tinsmiths
9
