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Vanpoole Family History

Vanpoole 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: Walpole, Van Dale, Vanstone, Van Oort, Wampole, Vanacore, Van Hoose

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Where is the Vanpoole family from?

You can see how Vanpoole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanpoole family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanpoole family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vanpoole's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Vanpoole families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanpoole 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 39 census records available for the last name Vanpoole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanpoole 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vanpoole. 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 21 military records available for the last name Vanpoole. For the veterans among your Vanpoole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanpoole lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vanpoole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Vanpoole in 1967 was 80, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanpoole

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanpoole 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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