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Vanlon Family History

Vanlon 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: Hanlon, Manton, Cannon, Tallon, Vallin, Kaplon, Varon, Anson, Banton

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Where is the Vanlon family from?

You can see how Vanlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanlon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanlon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vanlon family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanlon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vanlon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanlon 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 219 census records available for the last name Vanlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanlon 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vanlon. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vanlon. For the veterans among your Vanlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanlon lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Vanlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vanlon in 1988 was 59, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanlon 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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