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Vansyckel Family History

Vansyckel 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 Sickel, Van Acker, Van Arkel, Van Syckle, Sickel, Van Slyke

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Where is the Vansyckel family from?

You can see how Vansyckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vansyckel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vansyckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Vansyckel families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Vansyckel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vansyckel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vansyckel 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 Vansyckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vansyckel. 60% of Vansyckel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Vansyckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vansyckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vansyckel 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Vansyckel. 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 140 military records available for the last name Vansyckel. For the veterans among your Vansyckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vansyckel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vansyckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vansyckel in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vansyckel 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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