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Vansands Family History

Vansands 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 Sandt, Anand, Annand, Hansard, Van Zandt, Varland, Sands, Jansons

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Where is the Vansands family from?

You can see how Vansands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vansands family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vansands families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vansands family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vansands's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Vansands families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vansands 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 113 census records available for the last name Vansands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vansands 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vansands. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vansands. For the veterans among your Vansands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vansands lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Vansands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Vansands in 1970 was 96, and 82 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vansands 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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