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Vanharken Family History

Vanharken 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 Aken, Van Haren, Van Arkel, Van Auken, Van Acker, Van Allen

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Where is the Vanharken family from?

You can see how Vanharken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanharken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanharken family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanharken's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vanharken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanharken 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 Vanharken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanharken 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vanharken. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vanharken. For the veterans among your Vanharken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanharken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vanharken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Vanharken in 1966 was 68, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanharken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanharken 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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