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Vanaulen Family History

Vanaulen 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 Allen, Van Auken, Vangen, Banales, Van Dusen, Valen, Van Buren

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Where is the Vanaulen family from?

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What did your Vanaulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanaulen. 100% of Vanaulen men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Vanaulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanaulen 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 Vanaulen. 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 42 military records available for the last name Vanaulen. For the veterans among your Vanaulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanaulen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vanaulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Vanaulen in 1967 was 88, and 78 in 2003.

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