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Vanlaeys Family History

Vanlaeys 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: Manley, Hanley, Varley, Valdes, Valles, Vales, Van Ess, Van Ness

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Where is the Vanlaeys family from?

You can see how Vanlaeys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanlaeys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanlaeys family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanlaeys's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Vanlaeys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanlaeys 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 44 census records available for the last name Vanlaeys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanlaeys 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vanlaeys. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vanlaeys. For the veterans among your Vanlaeys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanlaeys lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Vanlaeys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vanlaeys in 1964 was 59, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanlaeys 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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