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Vanlaw Family History

Vanlaw 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: Valla, Vala, Canlas, Vana, Lansaw, Vallas, Vandal, Kinlaw, Fallaw

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Where is the Vanlaw family from?

You can see how Vanlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanlaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanlaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Vanlaw families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanlaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vanlaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanlaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vanlaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanlaw. 100% of Vanlaw men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Vanlaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Vanlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanlaw 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Vanlaw. 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 85 military records available for the last name Vanlaw. For the veterans among your Vanlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanlaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vanlaw in 1963 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanlaw 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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