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Vanvolsen Family History

Vanvolsen 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, Van Vooren, Van Allen, Van Hoesen, Van Fossen

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Vanvolsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvolsen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vanvolsen. 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 military records available for the last name Vanvolsen. For the veterans among your Vanvolsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvolsen lifespan?

Average Vanvolsen life expectancy in 1995 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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