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Vanschaak Family History

Vanschaak 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 Schaik, Van Schaick, Kaschak, Schaak, Schaar, Schalk, Van Hook

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Where is the Vanschaak family from?

You can see how Vanschaak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanschaak family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Vanschaak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Vanschaak families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanschaak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanschaak families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanschaak 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 Vanschaak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Vanschaak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Vanschaak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanschaak 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vanschaak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vanschaak. For the veterans among your Vanschaak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanschaak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Vanschaak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vanschaak in 1971 was 84, and 91 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanschaak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanschaak 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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