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Vanharten Family History

Vanharten 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 Haren, Van Asten, Harten, Van Zanten, Van Allen, Van Aken

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Where is the Vanharten family from?

You can see how Vanharten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanharten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanharten families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanharten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanharten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanharten 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 Vanharten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanharten. 100% of Vanharten women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Vanharten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Vanharten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanharten 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Vanharten. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vanharten. For the veterans among your Vanharten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanharten lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Vanharten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vanharten in 1958 was 25, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanharten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanharten 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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