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Vanpernis Family History

Vanpernis 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: Nankervis, Vanderlip, Annis, Barberis, Vangen, Valerio, Samperi

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Where is the Vanpernis family from?

You can see how Vanpernis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanpernis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanpernis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanpernis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanpernis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanpernis 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 33 census records available for the last name Vanpernis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanpernis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vanpernis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vanpernis. For the veterans among your Vanpernis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanpernis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Vanpernis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vanpernis in 1964 was 81, and 69 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanpernis 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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