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Vanseth Family History

Vanseth 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: Halseth, Mauseth, Finseth, Langseth, Vaeth, Vannett, Mansell, Helseth

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Where is the Vanseth family from?

You can see how Vanseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanseth family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanseth's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Vanseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanseth 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 Vanseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanseth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vanseth. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vanseth. For the veterans among your Vanseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanseth lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Vanseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vanseth in 1956 was 47, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanseth 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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