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Vanwagonen Family History

Vanwagonen 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 Wagenen, Van Wagoner, Van Wagner, Vangen, Anzalone, Rantanen

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Where is the Vanwagonen family from?

You can see how Vanwagonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanwagonen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanwagonen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Vanwagonen families living in Utah. This was about 68% of all the recorded Vanwagonen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Vanwagonen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanwagonen 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 256 census records available for the last name Vanwagonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwagonen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vanwagonen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Vanwagonen. For the veterans among your Vanwagonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanwagonen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Vanwagonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vanwagonen in 1977 was 58, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanwagonen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanwagonen 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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