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Vanloy Family History

Vanloy 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: Vannoy, Vanoy, Manley, Hanley, Varley, Hanlon, Van Loo, Van Hoy

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Where is the Vanloy family from?

You can see how Vanloy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanloy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Vanloy families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanloy's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Vanloy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanloy 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 34 census records available for the last name Vanloy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanloy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vanloy. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vanloy. For the veterans among your Vanloy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanloy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Vanloy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vanloy in 1974 was 40, and 86 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanloy 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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