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Vekander Family History

Vekander 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: Levander, Melander, Helander, Welander, Elander, Selander, Leander

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Where is the Vekander family from?

You can see how Vekander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vekander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vekander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vekander families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vekander's in USA. California had the highest population of Vekander families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Vekander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vekander 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Vekander. 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 Vekander. For the veterans among your Vekander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vekander lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Vekander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Vekander in 1975 was 91, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vekander 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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