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Vanroo Family History

Vanroo 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: Varon, Vannoy, Van Loo, Varno, Vano, Varco, Vario, Vairo, Van Rooy

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Where is the Vanroo family from?

You can see how Vanroo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanroo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanroo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vanroo families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanroo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vanroo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanroo 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 161 census records available for the last name Vanroo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanroo 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Vanroo. 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 47 military records available for the last name Vanroo. For the veterans among your Vanroo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanroo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanroo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vanroo in 1962 was 66, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanroo 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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