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Vanhanen Family History

Vanhanen 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: Rantanen, Van Aken, Van Haren, Van Lanen, Hanninen, Vangen, Tannen

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Where is the Vanhanen family from?

You can see how Vanhanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhanen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Vanhanen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanhanen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanhanen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhanen 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 108 census records available for the last name Vanhanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhanen 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Vanhanen. 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 Vanhanen. For the veterans among your Vanhanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhanen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Vanhanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vanhanen in 1971 was 77, and 72 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanhanen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanhanen 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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