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Vanspyker Family History

Vanspyker 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 Acker, Spyker, Mansker, Manspeaker

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Where is the Vanspyker family from?

You can see how Vanspyker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanspyker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanspyker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vanspyker family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanspyker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanspyker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Vanspyker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanspyker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vanspyker. 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 14 military records available for the last name Vanspyker. For the veterans among your Vanspyker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanspyker lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Vanspyker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vanspyker in 1972 was 81, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanspyker 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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