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Vanketten Family History

Vanketten 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 Etten, Van Petten, Van Essen, Van Putten, Van Lenten, Van Kooten

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Where is the Vanketten family from?

You can see how Vanketten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanketten family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Vanketten family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanketten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanketten families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Vanketten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanketten 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vanketten. 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 Vanketten. For the veterans among your Vanketten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanketten lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Vanketten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vanketten in 1980 was 81, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanketten 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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