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Vanvrankin Family History

Vanvrankin 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 Vranken, Van Ryzin, Van Zanten, Van Aken, Janvrin, Rankin

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Where is the Vanvrankin family from?

You can see how Vanvrankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanvrankin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanvrankin families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 7 Vanvrankin families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Vanvrankin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanvrankin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvrankin 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 276 census records available for the last name Vanvrankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvrankin 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 Vanvrankin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Vanvrankin. For the veterans among your Vanvrankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvrankin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanvrankin 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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