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Vanselow Family History

Vanselow 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 Selow, Anslow, Vandeloo, Mansell, Anselm, Vanella, Vangel, Ansell

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Where is the Vanselow family from?

You can see how Vanselow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanselow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vanselow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Vanselow families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vanselow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanselow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanselow 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 Vanselow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanselow. 36% of Vanselow men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Vanselow women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanselow were Farm Hand and Bookkeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

What Vanselow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanselow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanselow 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Vanselow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanselow. For the veterans among your Vanselow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanselow lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vanselow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vanselow in 1954 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanselow 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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