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Vanackern Family History

Vanackern Surname 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 Acker, Anacker, Vanacore, Van Aken, Amacker, Van Auken, Bracken

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Where is the Vanackern family from?

You can see how Vanackern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanackern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vanackern families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanackern's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Vanackern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanackern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vanackern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanackern. 100% of Vanackern 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vanackern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Vanackern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanackern 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vanackern. 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 military records available for the last name Vanackern. For the veterans among your Vanackern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanackern lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Vanackern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vanackern in 1970 was 70, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanackern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanackern ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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