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Vanstine Family History

Vanstine 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 Tine, Vanstone, Anstine, Vastine, Castine, Vandine, Austin

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Where is the Vanstine family from?

You can see how Vanstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanstine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanstine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Vanstine families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanstine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vanstine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vanstine. 100% of Vanstine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vanstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Vanstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanstine 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 Vanstine. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vanstine. For the veterans among your Vanstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanstine lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Vanstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vanstine in 1970 was 81, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanstine 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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