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Vanzelm Family History

Vanzelm 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: Anselm, Vangel, Hanzel, Anzelmo, Ganzel, Daniel, Mansell, Mandel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanzelm 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 61 census records available for the last name Vanzelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanzelm 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Vanzelm. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vanzelm. For the veterans among your Vanzelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanzelm lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Vanzelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vanzelm in 1974 was 72, and 76 in 2003.

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