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Vancans Family History

Vancans 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: Vincent, Vadas, Mannan, Mangan, Duncan, Anand, Mangano, Kangas

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Where is the Vancans family from?

You can see how Vancans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vancans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vancans family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Vancans's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Vancans families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Vancans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vancans 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vancans. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vancans. For the veterans among your Vancans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vancans lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Vancans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vancans in 1973 was 76, and 85 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vancans 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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