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Vangsnes Family History

Vangsnes 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: Vangsness, Wangsness, Langner, Vangen, Vignes, Sangster, Vangel

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Where is the Vangsnes family from?

You can see how Vangsnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vangsnes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vangsnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vangsnes families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vangsnes's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Vangsnes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Vangsnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vangsnes 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Vangsnes. 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 46 military records available for the last name Vangsnes. For the veterans among your Vangsnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vangsnes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Vangsnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vangsnes in 1966 was 70, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vangsnes 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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