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Vannelson Family History

Vannelson 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: Danielson, Anderson, Nelson, Van Essen, Engelson, Gunnerson

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Where is the Vannelson family from?

You can see how Vannelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vannelson families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vannelson's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Vannelson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Vannelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vannelson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vannelson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Vannelson. For the veterans among your Vannelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vannelson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Vannelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vannelson in 1968 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

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