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Vankan Family History

Vankan 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: Hankin, Mannan, Mangan, Vangen, Langan, Hannan, Balkan, Varian

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Where is the Vankan family from?

You can see how Vankan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vankan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vankan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vankan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vankan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vankan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Vankan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vankan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Vankan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Vankan. For the veterans among your Vankan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vankan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Vankan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vankan in 1968 was 84, and 89 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vankan 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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