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Vanfrank Family History

Vanfrank 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: Frank, Safran, Varano, Van Ryn, Von Bank, Vondrak, Safranek, Vondran

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Where is the Vanfrank family from?

You can see how Vanfrank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanfrank family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanfrank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Vanfrank families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanfrank's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Vanfrank families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanfrank 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 Vanfrank ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Vanfrank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Vanfrank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanfrank 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vanfrank. 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 97 military records available for the last name Vanfrank. For the veterans among your Vanfrank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanfrank lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Vanfrank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vanfrank in 1959 was 33, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanfrank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanfrank 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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