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Vanskiver Family History

Vanskiver 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 Skiver, Vandiver, Van Sciver, Skiver, Vannier, Salsgiver

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Where is the Vanskiver family from?

You can see how Vanskiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanskiver family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanskiver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Vanskiver families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanskiver's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vanskiver families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanskiver 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 Vanskiver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanskiver. 54% of Vanskiver men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vanskiver women worked as a Packer.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Maintenance Man
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Vanskiver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanskiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanskiver 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Vanskiver. 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 245 military records available for the last name Vanskiver. For the veterans among your Vanskiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanskiver lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanskiver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vanskiver in 1962 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanskiver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanskiver 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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