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Vlaanderen Family History

Vlaanderen 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 Deren, Landgren, Vanderven, Vandeven, Landeen, Lander, Glander

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Vlaanderen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlaanderen 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Vlaanderen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Vlaanderen. For the veterans among your Vlaanderen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlaanderen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vlaanderen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vlaanderen in 1962 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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