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Vangheem Family History

Vangheem 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 Hee, Van Heel, Langham, Manheim, Vangen, Vangel, Varghese

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Where is the Vangheem family from?

You can see how Vangheem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vangheem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vangheem family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vangheem's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vangheem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vangheem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vangheem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vangheem. 50% of Vangheem men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Vangheem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Vangheem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vangheem 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 Vangheem. 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 38 military records available for the last name Vangheem. For the veterans among your Vangheem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vangheem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vangheem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vangheem in 1963 was 67, and 35 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vangheem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vangheem 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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