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Vanuxem Family History

Vanuxem 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: Ranum, Vangen, Vause, Manuel, Van Dam, Vangel, Vannier, Van Hee

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Where is the Vanuxem family from?

You can see how Vanuxem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanuxem family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vanuxem families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vanuxem's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Vanuxem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanuxem 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 111 census records available for the last name Vanuxem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanuxem 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Vanuxem. 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 16 military records available for the last name Vanuxem. For the veterans among your Vanuxem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanuxem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Vanuxem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vanuxem in 1966 was 77, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanuxem 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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