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Vanzalk Family History

Vanzalk 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 Ark, Vandal, Vandall, Vinal, Rantala, Vanella, Tantalo, Manzano

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Where is the Vanzalk family from?

You can see how Vanzalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanzalk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vanzalk families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanzalk's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vanzalk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanzalk 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 6 census records available for the last name Vanzalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanzalk 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vanzalk. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vanzalk. For the veterans among your Vanzalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanzalk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Vanzalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vanzalk in 1967 was 75, and 84 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanzalk 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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