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Vanblake Family History

Vanblake 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 Lare, Blake, Van Slyke, Van Dyke, Van Dale, Varble, Pancake

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Where is the Vanblake family from?

You can see how Vanblake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanblake family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanblake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Vanblake families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanblake's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanblake families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanblake 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 did your Vanblake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanblake. 100% of Vanblake men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Vanblake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Vanblake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanblake 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vanblake. 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 56 military records available for the last name Vanblake. For the veterans among your Vanblake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanblake lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Vanblake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vanblake in 1966 was 63, and 72 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanblake

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanblake 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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