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Vanser Family History

Vanser 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: Manser, Ganser, Lanser, Vasser, Danser, Hanser, Vander, Vanier

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Where is the Vanser family from?

You can see how Vanser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanser families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Vanser families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanser's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vanser families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Vanser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanser 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vanser. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vanser. For the veterans among your Vanser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanser lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanser 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanser

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