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Vanpolen Family History

Vanpolen 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: Nolen, Vangen, Walpole, Antolin, Napoleon, Valen, Van Doren, Van Veen

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Where is the Vanpolen family from?

You can see how Vanpolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanpolen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanpolen families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vanpolen's in USA. California had the highest population of Vanpolen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanpolen 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 113 census records available for the last name Vanpolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanpolen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vanpolen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Vanpolen. For the veterans among your Vanpolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanpolen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vanpolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vanpolen in 1965 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanpolen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanpolen 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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