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Vanfleet Family History

Vanfleet 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 Fleet, Van Leer, Van Vleet, Fleet, Umfleet, Van Pelt, Van Hee

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Where is the Vanfleet family from?

You can see how Vanfleet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanfleet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanfleet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Vanfleet families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Vanfleet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vanfleet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanfleet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanfleet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vanfleet. 100% of Vanfleet men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Vanfleet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanfleet 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Vanfleet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanfleet. For the veterans among your Vanfleet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanfleet lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Vanfleet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Vanfleet in 1948 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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