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Vansil Family History

Vansil 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: Vasil, Vancil, Basil, Dansie, Vangel, Bansal, Hansel, Van Til, Vail

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Where is the Vansil family from?

You can see how Vansil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vansil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vansil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Vansil families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Vansil's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vansil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vansil 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 192 census records available for the last name Vansil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vansil 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 Vansil. 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 29 military records available for the last name Vansil. For the veterans among your Vansil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vansil lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Vansil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vansil in 1965 was 68, and 68 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vansil 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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