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Vansand Family History

Vansand 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: Anand, Annand, Hansard, Varland, Vinsant, Van Sandt, Van Sant

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Where is the Vansand family from?

You can see how Vansand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vansand family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vansand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vansand family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vansand's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vansand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vansand 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 74 census records available for the last name Vansand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vansand 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 Vansand. 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 Vansand. For the veterans among your Vansand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vansand lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Vansand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vansand in 1973 was 92, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vansand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vansand 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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