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Vanback Family History

Vanback 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: Hanback, Van Eck, Stanback, Van Ark, Taback, Manbeck, Back, Boback

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Where is the Vanback family from?

You can see how Vanback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanback family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanback family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanback's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Vanback families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanback 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 45 census records available for the last name Vanback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanback 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 Vanback. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vanback. For the veterans among your Vanback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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