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Vanstreain Family History

Vanstreain 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 Trease, Einstein, Anstead, Vanderlaan, Castrejon, Van Ryzin

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Where is the Vanstreain family from?

You can see how Vanstreain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanstreain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanstreain families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanstreain's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanstreain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanstreain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vanstreain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Vanstreain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanstreain 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vanstreain. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vanstreain. For the veterans among your Vanstreain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanstreain lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Vanstreain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vanstreain in 1984 was 53, and 67 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanstreain 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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