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Van Vacter Family History

Van Vacter 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 Vactor, Van Acker, Van Natter, Van Marter, Van Zanten, Van Meter

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Where is the Van Vacter family from?

You can see how Van Vacter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Vacter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Van Vacter families living in Mississippi. This was about 79% of all the recorded Van Vacter's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Van Vacter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Van Vacter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Vacter 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Van Vacter. 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 17 military records available for the last name Van Vacter. For the veterans among your Van Vacter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Vacter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Van Vacter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Van Vacter in 1968 was 76, and 70 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Vacter 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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