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Vantwistern Family History

Vantwistern 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: Bannister, Vandersteen, Van Wieren, Van Asten, Van Osten, Santistevan

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Where is the Vantwistern family from?

You can see how Vantwistern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vantwistern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vantwistern families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vantwistern's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vantwistern families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Vantwistern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vantwistern 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vantwistern. 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 Vantwistern. For the veterans among your Vantwistern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vantwistern lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Vantwistern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vantwistern in 1963 was 84, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vantwistern 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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