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Vansise Family History

Vansise 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: Dansie, Vasile, Van Cise, Vandine, Van Hise, Masse, Danis, Banse

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Where is the Vansise family from?

You can see how Vansise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vansise family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vansise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Vansise families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Vansise's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vansise families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vansise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vansise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vansise. 34% of Vansise men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Vansise women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vansise were Clerk and New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Vansise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vansise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vansise 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Vansise. 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 106 military records available for the last name Vansise. For the veterans among your Vansise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vansise lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Vansise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vansise in 1958 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vansise 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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