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Van Vactor Surname Meaning

Dutch: possibly an occupational name Elder Dutch factoor from Latin factor, especially used for someone who represents the East- or West Indian Company abroad.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Vactor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Vactor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Vactor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Van Vactor families living in Indiana. This was about 59% of all the recorded Van Vactor's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Van Vactor families in 1880.
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There are 442 census records available for the last name Van Vactor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Vactor 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Van Vactor. 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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There are 149 military records available for the last name Van Vactor. For the veterans among your Van Vactor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Vactor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Van Vactor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Van Vactor in 1966 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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