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Vancrey Family History

Vancrey 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: Hanchey, Lancey, Wandrey, Vance, Van Wey, Yancey, Vandre, Van Ry

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vancrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Vancrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vancrey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vancrey. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Vancrey. For the veterans among your Vancrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vancrey lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Vancrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vancrey in 1994 was 61, and 71 in 2002.

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