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Vanarcken Family History

Vanarcken 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 Acker, Van Aken, Anacker, Van Arkel, Van Dyken, Van Auken

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Where is the Vanarcken family from?

You can see how Vanarcken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanarcken family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vanarcken families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanarcken's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vanarcken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanarcken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Vanarcken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Vanarcken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanarcken 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vanarcken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanarcken. For the veterans among your Vanarcken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanarcken lifespan?

Average Vanarcken life expectancy in 1997 was 61 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 Vanarcken 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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