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Vanzwieten Family History

Vanzwieten 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 Wieren, Vandewiele, Danzeisen, Van Putten, Vanderwielen, Van Veen

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Where is the Vanzwieten family from?

You can see how Vanzwieten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanzwieten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanzwieten family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanzwieten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanzwieten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanzwieten 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 5 census records available for the last name Vanzwieten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanzwieten 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vanzwieten. 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 Vanzwieten. For the veterans among your Vanzwieten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanzwieten lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Vanzwieten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vanzwieten in 1975 was 74, and 75 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanzwieten 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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