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Vanbever Family History

Vanbever 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: Vandever, Vandeveer, Van Every, Van Over, Vandiver, Vandeven, Vannier

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Where is the Vanbever family from?

You can see how Vanbever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanbever family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanbever families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vanbever family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanbever's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Vanbever families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Vanbever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanbever 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Vanbever. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Vanbever. For the veterans among your Vanbever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanbever lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vanbever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vanbever in 1962 was 83, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanbever 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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