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Vancos Family History

Vancos 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 Os, Vasco, Santos, Banos, Vannoy, Antos, Manco, Lanclos, Janos

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Where is the Vancos family from?

You can see how Vancos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vancos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vancos family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vancos's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Vancos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vancos 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 Vancos ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Vancos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Vancos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vancos 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vancos. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vancos. For the veterans among your Vancos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vancos lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Vancos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vancos in 1970 was 59, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vancos 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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