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Vansau Family History

Vansau 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: Landau, Bansal, Nassau, Vassar, Sandau, Manseau, Jansa, Vana, Lansaw

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Where is the Vansau family from?

You can see how Vansau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vansau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vansau families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Vansau family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vansau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vansau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vansau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vansau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Vansau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vansau 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 Vansau. 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 8 military records available for the last name Vansau. For the veterans among your Vansau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vansau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Vansau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vansau in 1967 was 51, and 93 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vansau 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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