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Vanvolsem Family History

Vanvolsem 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 Essen, Van Dusen, Banville, Van Leer, Van Over, Van Hoose

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Where is the Vanvolsem family from?

You can see how Vanvolsem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanvolsem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanvolsem family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanvolsem's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanvolsem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvolsem 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 13 census records available for the last name Vanvolsem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvolsem 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 Vanvolsem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanvolsem. For the veterans among your Vanvolsem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvolsem lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Vanvolsem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vanvolsem in 1982 was 78, and 89 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanvolsem 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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