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Vanvelzor Family History

Vanvelzor 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: Vandeloo, Chancellor, Vanella, Langelier, Vangel, Vandeveer, Van Loo

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Where is the Vanvelzor family from?

You can see how Vanvelzor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanvelzor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanvelzor families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vanvelzor family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanvelzor's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Vanvelzor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvelzor 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 137 census records available for the last name Vanvelzor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvelzor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vanvelzor. 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 16 military records available for the last name Vanvelzor. For the veterans among your Vanvelzor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvelzor lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Vanvelzor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vanvelzor in 1973 was 81, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanvelzor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanvelzor 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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