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Vankam Family History

Vankam 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 Dam, Hannam, Canham, Lanka, Manka, Banka, Janka, Anklam, Hanka

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Where is the Vankam family from?

You can see how Vankam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vankam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vankam families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vankam's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Vankam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vankam 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 34 census records available for the last name Vankam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vankam 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vankam. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vankam. For the veterans among your Vankam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vankam lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Vankam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vankam in 1989 was 81, and 65 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vankam 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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