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Vanrhee Family History

Vanrhee 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 Hee, Van Dee, Van Heel, Van Zee, Banerjee, Varley, Fancher

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Where is the Vanrhee family from?

You can see how Vanrhee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanrhee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vanrhee families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Vanrhee's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanrhee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanrhee 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 Vanrhee ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Vanrhee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Vanrhee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanrhee 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Vanrhee. 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 30 military records available for the last name Vanrhee. For the veterans among your Vanrhee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanrhee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Vanrhee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vanrhee in 1964 was 68, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanrhee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanrhee 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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