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Vanvig Family History

Vanvig 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: Danzig, Natvig, Vang, Sandvig, Vancil, Vanni, Hannig, Hanig, Wang

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Where is the Vanvig family from?

You can see how Vanvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanvig family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vanvig's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Vanvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvig 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 50 census records available for the last name Vanvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvig 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Vanvig. 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 24 military records available for the last name Vanvig. For the veterans among your Vanvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Vanvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vanvig in 1971 was 89, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanvig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanvig 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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