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Vanoost Family History

Vanoost 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 Oort, Van Oss, Van Os, Santos, Angst, Valois, Banos, Van Voorst

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Where is the Vanoost family from?

You can see how Vanoost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanoost family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanoost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Vanoost families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanoost's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanoost families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanoost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vanoost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanoost. 100% of Vanoost men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vanoost family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Vanoost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanoost 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Vanoost. 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 14 military records available for the last name Vanoost. For the veterans among your Vanoost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanoost lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Vanoost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vanoost in 1970 was 84, and 34 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanoost

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanoost 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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