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Vantongeren Family History

Vantongeren 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 Wingerden, Van Gerpen, Van Beveren, Van Wagenen, Van Deren

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Where is the Vantongeren family from?

You can see how Vantongeren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vantongeren family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vantongeren families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vantongeren's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vantongeren families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Vantongeren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vantongeren 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Vantongeren. 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 Vantongeren. For the veterans among your Vantongeren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vantongeren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vantongeren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vantongeren in 1964 was 86, and 31 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vantongeren 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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