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Vanheeswyk Family History

Vanheeswyk 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 Wyk, Van Heest, Van Slyke, Van Essen, Vanderbeek, Van Eck

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Where is the Vanheeswyk family from?

You can see how Vanheeswyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanheeswyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanheeswyk family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanheeswyk's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vanheeswyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanheeswyk 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 54 census records available for the last name Vanheeswyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanheeswyk 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vanheeswyk. 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 Vanheeswyk. For the veterans among your Vanheeswyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanheeswyk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Vanheeswyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vanheeswyk in 1963 was 65, and 47 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanheeswyk 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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