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Vanemster Family History

Vanemster 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 Meter, Lancaster, Nester, Vester, Sangster, Bannister, Amster

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Where is the Vanemster family from?

You can see how Vanemster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanemster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanemster family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanemster's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanemster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanemster 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 Vanemster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Vanemster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanemster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vanemster. 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 military records available for the last name Vanemster. For the veterans among your Vanemster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanemster lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1991, in the United States, Vanemster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vanemster in 1990 was 93, and 91 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanemster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanemster 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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