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Vanachen Family History

Vanachen 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: Fancher, Vangen, Hanchey, Gamache, Kinchen, Van Acker, Van Hee

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Where is the Vanachen family from?

You can see how Vanachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanachen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanachen families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vanachen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanachen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanachen 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 44 census records available for the last name Vanachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanachen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vanachen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vanachen. For the veterans among your Vanachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanachen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Vanachen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vanachen in 1973 was 89, and 69 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanachen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanachen 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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