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Vanvalkner Family History

Vanvalkner 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 Acker, Faulkner, Landaker, Anzalone, Falkner, Van Leer, Vandaveer

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Where is the Vanvalkner family from?

You can see how Vanvalkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanvalkner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vanvalkner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanvalkner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanvalkner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvalkner 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 66 census records available for the last name Vanvalkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvalkner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vanvalkner. 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 Vanvalkner. For the veterans among your Vanvalkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvalkner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Vanvalkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vanvalkner in 1956 was 41, and 98 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanvalkner 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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