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Vankorb Family History

Vankorb 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: Vanore, Anker, Valko, Banker, Kantor, Korb, Tankard, Janko, Danko

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Where is the Vankorb family from?

You can see how Vankorb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vankorb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vankorb family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vankorb's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Vankorb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vankorb 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 33 census records available for the last name Vankorb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vankorb 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 Vankorb. 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 Vankorb. For the veterans among your Vankorb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vankorb lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Vankorb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vankorb in 1979 was 79, and 90 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vankorb 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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