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Vanriel Family History

Vanriel 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: Daniel, Gabriel, Vangel, Vannier, Faniel, Ariel, Vancil, Varvel

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Where is the Vanriel family from?

You can see how Vanriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanriel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanriel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Vanriel families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanriel's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Vanriel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanriel 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 59 census records available for the last name Vanriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanriel 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Vanriel. 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 23 military records available for the last name Vanriel. For the veterans among your Vanriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanriel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Vanriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vanriel in 1965 was 73, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanriel 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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