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Vanlith Family History

Vanlith 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 Lith, Vallin, Kalich, Raith, Valli, Faith, Vranich, Valis

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Where is the Vanlith family from?

You can see how Vanlith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanlith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vanlith families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Vanlith's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanlith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanlith 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 338 census records available for the last name Vanlith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanlith 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Vanlith. 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 78 military records available for the last name Vanlith. For the veterans among your Vanlith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanlith lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vanlith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vanlith in 1966 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanlith 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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