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Vanhalen Family History

Vanhalen 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: Verhalen, Van Allen, Van Aken, Van Haren, Van Dalen, Pantaleo, Vangen

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Where is the Vanhalen family from?

You can see how Vanhalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhalen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanhalen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanhalen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanhalen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhalen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vanhalen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Vanhalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhalen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Vanhalen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vanhalen. For the veterans among your Vanhalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhalen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Vanhalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vanhalen in 1966 was 68, and 105 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanhalen 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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