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Vancasteren Family History

Vancasteren 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: Lancaster, Vercauteren, Van Asten, Waycaster, Vandersteen, Doncaster

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Where is the Vancasteren family from?

You can see how Vancasteren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vancasteren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vancasteren family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vancasteren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vancasteren families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Vancasteren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vancasteren 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 Vancasteren. 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 military records available for the last name Vancasteren. For the veterans among your Vancasteren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vancasteren lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Vancasteren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vancasteren in 1967 was 75, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vancasteren 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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