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Vanlee Family History

Vanlee 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: Vallee, Manley, Hanley, Varley, Vangen, Valles, Vale, Vangel, Vales

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Where is the Vanlee family from?

You can see how Vanlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanlee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanlee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vanlee family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanlee's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Vanlee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanlee 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 95 census records available for the last name Vanlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanlee 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Vanlee. 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 Vanlee. For the veterans among your Vanlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanlee lifespan?

Average Vanlee life expectancy in 1989 was 20 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanlee 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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