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Vangeest Family History

Vangeest 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: Van Heest, Van Nest, Vangen, Angst, Vangel, Van Pelt, Angeles

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Where is the Vangeest family from?

You can see how Vangeest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vangeest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vangeest family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vangeest's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vangeest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vangeest 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 88 census records available for the last name Vangeest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vangeest 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Vangeest. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vangeest. For the veterans among your Vangeest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vangeest lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vangeest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vangeest in 1966 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vangeest 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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