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Vanelslander Family History

Vanelslander 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: Callander, Auslander, Verlander, Wallander, Hulslander, Neiswander

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Where is the Vanelslander family from?

You can see how Vanelslander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanelslander family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Vanelslander families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanelslander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vanelslander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanelslander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vanelslander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Vanelslander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanelslander 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Vanelslander. 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 Vanelslander. For the veterans among your Vanelslander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanelslander lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Vanelslander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vanelslander in 1970 was 67, and 100 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanelslander 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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