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Vanlan Family History

Vanlan 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: Hanlan, Kaplan, Vallin, Balan, Mannan, Mangan, Callan, Vangen, Kalan

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Where is the Vanlan family from?

You can see how Vanlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanlan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Vanlan families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanlan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Vanlan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanlan 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 74 census records available for the last name Vanlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanlan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vanlan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Vanlan. For the veterans among your Vanlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanlan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Vanlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Vanlan in 1975 was 75, and 1 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanlan 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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