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Vanschelven Family History

Vanschelven 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: Vandenelzen, Van Dellen, Van Cleve, Van Leuven, Van Weelden

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Where is the Vanschelven family from?

You can see how Vanschelven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanschelven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanschelven families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Vanschelven family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanschelven's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanschelven families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Vanschelven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanschelven 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vanschelven. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vanschelven. For the veterans among your Vanschelven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanschelven lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Vanschelven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vanschelven in 1966 was 87, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanschelven 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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