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Vanook Family History

Vanook 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: Van Hook, Vannoy, Snook, Vano, Vanyo, Vanek, Van Ek, Van Os, Vanoy

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Where is the Vanook family from?

You can see how Vanook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanook family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vanook families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanook's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanook families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanook 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 35 census records available for the last name Vanook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanook 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vanook. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vanook. For the veterans among your Vanook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanook lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Vanook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vanook in 1983 was 70, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanook 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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