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Vanommen Family History

Vanommen 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: Mammen, Vangen, Lommen, Oommen, Hammen, Van Veen, Dammen, Strommen

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Where is the Vanommen family from?

You can see how Vanommen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanommen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vanommen families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vanommen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanommen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanommen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vanommen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Vanommen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanommen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Vanommen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Vanommen. For the veterans among your Vanommen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanommen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Vanommen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vanommen in 1964 was 65, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanommen 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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