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Vanvark Family History

Vanvark 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 Ark, Varvaro, Ansari, Harvard, Tankard, January, Canevari

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Where is the Vanvark family from?

You can see how Vanvark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanvark family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanvark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Vanvark families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanvark's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vanvark families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvark 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 231 census records available for the last name Vanvark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvark 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Vanvark. 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 25 military records available for the last name Vanvark. For the veterans among your Vanvark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvark lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Vanvark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vanvark in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanvark

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanvark 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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