This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Vanskyke family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Vanskyke Family History

Vanskyke 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: Van Slyke, Van Dyke, Van Skike, Lansky, Ganske, Van Wyk, Vanstone

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Vanskyke family from?

You can see how Vanskyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanskyke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanskyke families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Vanskyke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanskyke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanskyke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanskyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Vanskyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Vanskyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanskyke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Vanskyke

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Vanskyke. 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.

View all Vanskyke immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Vanskyke. For the veterans among your Vanskyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Vanskyke military records

You've only scratched the surface of Vanskyke family history

Discover More

What is the average Vanskyke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1977, in the United States, Vanskyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vanskyke in 1968 was 67, and 74 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanskyke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanskyke 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Vanskyke family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial