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Vangeffen Family History

Vangeffen 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: Vangen, Van Essen, Geffen, Van Gerpen, Van Etten, Van Engen

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Where is the Vangeffen family from?

You can see how Vangeffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vangeffen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vangeffen family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vangeffen's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Vangeffen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vangeffen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Vangeffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vangeffen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Vangeffen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Vangeffen. For the veterans among your Vangeffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vangeffen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Vangeffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vangeffen in 1964 was 76, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vangeffen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vangeffen 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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