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Vanhas Family History

Vanhas 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: Vadas, Kangas, Panas, Minhas, Vargas, Canham, Banyas, Manas, Mangas

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Where is the Vanhas family from?

You can see how Vanhas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhas family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanhas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vanhas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanhas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanhas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhas 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 20 census records available for the last name Vanhas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhas 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vanhas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanhas. For the veterans among your Vanhas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhas lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanhas 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanhas

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