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Vanliew Family History

Vanliew 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 Liew, Vannier, Vallier, Vallie, Vanier, Van Lieu, Daniel, Manley

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Where is the Vanliew family from?

You can see how Vanliew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanliew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanliew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Vanliew families living in New Jersey. This was about 86% of all the recorded Vanliew's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanliew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanliew 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 Vanliew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanliew. 23% of Vanliew men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Vanliew women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanliew were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    43%
  • Inspector
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Vanliew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vanliew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanliew 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Vanliew. 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 579 military records available for the last name Vanliew. For the veterans among your Vanliew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanliew lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vanliew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vanliew in 1959 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanliew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanliew 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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