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Vanzelf Family History

Vanzelf 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, Ganzel, Daniel, Mansell, Mandel, Dalzell, Angel

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Where is the Vanzelf family from?

You can see how Vanzelf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanzelf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanzelf family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanzelf's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Vanzelf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanzelf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vanzelf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Vanzelf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanzelf 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 Vanzelf. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vanzelf. For the veterans among your Vanzelf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanzelf lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Vanzelf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vanzelf in 1974 was 56, and 59 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanzelf 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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