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Vanslett Family History

Vanslett 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: Anstett, Haslett, Randlett, Hayslett, Vannett, Winslett, Baskett

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Where is the Vanslett family from?

You can see how Vanslett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanslett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanslett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vanslett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanslett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanslett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanslett 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 202 census records available for the last name Vanslett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanslett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vanslett. 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 26 military records available for the last name Vanslett. For the veterans among your Vanslett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanslett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanslett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vanslett in 1963 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanslett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanslett 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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