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Vanvelzer Family History

Vanvelzer 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: Langelier, Vandeveer, Van Leer, Van Gelder, Banholzer, Vanderzee

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Where is the Vanvelzer family from?

You can see how Vanvelzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanvelzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanvelzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Vanvelzer families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Vanvelzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanvelzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvelzer 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 Vanvelzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vanvelzer. 100% of Vanvelzer men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vanvelzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Vanvelzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvelzer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Vanvelzer. 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 78 military records available for the last name Vanvelzer. For the veterans among your Vanvelzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvelzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vanvelzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vanvelzer in 1964 was 73, and 107 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanvelzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanvelzer 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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