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Vankoughnet Family History

Vankoughnet 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: Loughney, Haughney, Van Duyne, Van Wagenen, Van Wagoner, Van Wagner

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Where is the Vankoughnet family from?

You can see how Vankoughnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vankoughnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Vankoughnet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Vankoughnet families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vankoughnet's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Vankoughnet families in 1891.
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What did your Vankoughnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vankoughnet. 56% of Vankoughnet men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Fisherman
    23%

What Vankoughnet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Vankoughnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vankoughnet 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 Vankoughnet. 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 91 military records available for the last name Vankoughnet. For the veterans among your Vankoughnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vankoughnet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vankoughnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vankoughnet in 1963 was 83, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vankoughnet 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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