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Vanzand Family History

Vanzand 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: Anand, Manzano, Annand, Van Zandt, Varland, Vazzana, Canzano

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Where is the Vanzand family from?

You can see how Vanzand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanzand family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanzand families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 6 Vanzand families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanzand's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanzand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanzand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Vanzand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Vanzand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanzand 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vanzand. 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 Vanzand. For the veterans among your Vanzand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanzand lifespan?

Average Vanzand life expectancy in 1965 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanzand 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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