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Vandenelsen Family History

Vandenelsen 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: Vandenelzen, Vandervelden, Vandevelde, Vandenbroek, Vandewiele

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Where is the Vandenelsen family from?

You can see how Vandenelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandenelsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vandenelsen family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Vandenelsen's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Vandenelsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandenelsen 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 40 census records available for the last name Vandenelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandenelsen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vandenelsen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vandenelsen. For the veterans among your Vandenelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandenelsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Vandenelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vandenelsen in 1966 was 76, and 103 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandenelsen 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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