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Vanstright Family History

Vanstright 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: Cartright, Canright, Cartwright, Waybright, Arkwright, Courtright

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Where is the Vanstright family from?

You can see how Vanstright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanstright family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanstright family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanstright's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanstright families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanstright 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 10 census records available for the last name Vanstright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanstright 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 Vanstright. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vanstright. For the veterans among your Vanstright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanstright lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Vanstright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vanstright in 1981 was 87, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanstright 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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