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Vanabel Family History

Vanabel 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: Tanabe, Vangel, Vrabel, Knabel, Daniel, Gabel, Mandel, Angel, Babel

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Where is the Vanabel family from?

You can see how Vanabel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanabel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vanabel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Vanabel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vanabel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanabel 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 315 census records available for the last name Vanabel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanabel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Vanabel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Vanabel. For the veterans among your Vanabel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanabel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vanabel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vanabel in 1962 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanabel 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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