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Vanpatter Family History

Vanpatter 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: Van Natter, Van Patten, Lancaster, Van Acker, Van Putten, Natter

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Where is the Vanpatter family from?

You can see how Vanpatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanpatter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanpatter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Vanpatter families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Vanpatter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vanpatter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanpatter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanpatter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vanpatter. 100% of Vanpatter 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanpatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanpatter 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Vanpatter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Vanpatter. For the veterans among your Vanpatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanpatter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vanpatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vanpatter in 1967 was 86, and 85 in 2003.

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