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Vanhanegen Family History

Vanhanegen 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 Langen, Van Engen, Vangen, Rantanen, Van Veen, Vandenelzen

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Where is the Vanhanegen family from?

You can see how Vanhanegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhanegen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vanhanegen families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vanhanegen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanhanegen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Vanhanegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhanegen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vanhanegen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vanhanegen. For the veterans among your Vanhanegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhanegen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Vanhanegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vanhanegen in 1972 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanhanegen 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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