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Vanengelen Family History

Vanengelen 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: Vandenelzen, Van Engen, Vangen, Vandewiele, Vangel, Angeles

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Where is the Vanengelen family from?

You can see how Vanengelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanengelen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanengelen family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanengelen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanengelen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanengelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Vanengelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanengelen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Vanengelen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vanengelen. For the veterans among your Vanengelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanengelen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Vanengelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vanengelen in 1972 was 75, and 18 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanengelen 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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