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Vanwinter Family History

Vanwinter 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: Winter, Painter, Bannister, Vannier, Bainter, Van Meter, Vandiver

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Where is the Vanwinter family from?

You can see how Vanwinter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanwinter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanwinter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vanwinter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanwinter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanwinter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanwinter 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 75 census records available for the last name Vanwinter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwinter 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Vanwinter. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vanwinter. For the veterans among your Vanwinter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanwinter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Vanwinter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vanwinter in 1964 was 86, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanwinter 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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