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Vanvessem Family History

Vanvessem 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 Essen, Van Ess, Von Essen, Van Asse, Nungesser, Converse

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvessem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vanvessem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Night Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanvessem. 100% of Vanvessem men worked as a Night Watchman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Night Watchman
    100%

What Vanvessem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Vanvessem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvessem 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Vanvessem. 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 8 military records available for the last name Vanvessem. For the veterans among your Vanvessem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvessem lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Vanvessem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vanvessem in 1965 was 74, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanvessem 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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