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Vanfossin Family History

Vanfossin 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 Fossen, Van Fossan, Van Essen, Van Oss, Van Osten, Voisin, Bassin

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Where is the Vanfossin family from?

You can see how Vanfossin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanfossin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanfossin families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Vanfossin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanfossin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vanfossin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Vanfossin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanfossin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vanfossin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Vanfossin. For the veterans among your Vanfossin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanfossin lifespan?

Average Vanfossin life expectancy in 1993 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanfossin 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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