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Vaninwegen Family History

Vaninwegen 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: Vangen, Van Veen, Vandeweghe, Vanneman, Van Bergen, Van Hoesen

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Where is the Vaninwegen family from?

You can see how Vaninwegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaninwegen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaninwegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Vaninwegen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaninwegen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vaninwegen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaninwegen 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Vaninwegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaninwegen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Vaninwegen. 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 110 military records available for the last name Vaninwegen. For the veterans among your Vaninwegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaninwegen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vaninwegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vaninwegen in 1963 was 80, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaninwegen 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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