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Vanlit Family History

Vanlit 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: Vallin, Valli, Valis, Vallie, Vallet, Valin, Vancil, Pandit, Vanni

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Where is the Vanlit family from?

You can see how Vanlit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanlit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanlit family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanlit's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Vanlit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanlit 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 16 census records available for the last name Vanlit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanlit 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vanlit. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanlit. For the veterans among your Vanlit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanlit lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Vanlit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vanlit in 1987 was 79, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanlit 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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