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Vanamen Family History

Vanamen 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: Vangen, Van Aken, Van Aman, Mammen, Tanabe, Kamen, Carmen, Haagen

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Where is the Vanamen family from?

You can see how Vanamen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanamen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanamen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Vanamen families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanamen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanamen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanamen 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 56 census records available for the last name Vanamen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanamen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Vanamen. 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 Vanamen. For the veterans among your Vanamen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanamen lifespan?

Average Vanamen life expectancy in 2002 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanamen 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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