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Vanleur Family History

Vanleur 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: Lafleur, Van Leer, Van Lear, Vander, Vanier, Vasseur, Mander, Anker

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Where is the Vanleur family from?

You can see how Vanleur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanleur family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanleur families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanleur's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Vanleur families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanleur 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 77 census records available for the last name Vanleur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanleur 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Vanleur. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vanleur. For the veterans among your Vanleur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanleur lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2000, in the United States, Vanleur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vanleur in 1950 was 54, and 41 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanleur 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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