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Vangent Family History

Vangent 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: Vangen, Sargent, Vincent, Vangel, Largent, Argent, Agent, Bangert

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Where is the Vangent family from?

You can see how Vangent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vangent family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vangent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vangent family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vangent's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vangent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vangent 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 295 census records available for the last name Vangent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vangent 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Vangent. 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 40 military records available for the last name Vangent. For the veterans among your Vangent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vangent lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Vangent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vangent in 1967 was 80, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vangent 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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