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Vanhaver Family History

Vanhaver 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: Haver, Landaker, O'haver, Hanover, Langager, Daunhauer, Hanauer

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Where is the Vanhaver family from?

You can see how Vanhaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhaver family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanhaver family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanhaver's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Vanhaver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhaver 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 35 census records available for the last name Vanhaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhaver 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Vanhaver. 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 Vanhaver. For the veterans among your Vanhaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhaver lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1994, in the United States, Vanhaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vanhaver in 1956 was 46, and 84 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanhaver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanhaver 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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