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Vanzele Family History

Vanzele 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: Vangel, Hanzel, Van Zee, Daniele, Manuele, Ganzel, Van Zile, Daniel

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Where is the Vanzele family from?

You can see how Vanzele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanzele family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanzele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vanzele family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanzele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanzele families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanzele 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 did your Vanzele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanzele. 100% of Vanzele men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Vanzele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Vanzele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanzele 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Vanzele. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vanzele. For the veterans among your Vanzele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanzele lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Vanzele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vanzele in 1962 was 85, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanzele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanzele 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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