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Vanblair Family History

Vanblair Name 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: Sinclair, Blair, Auclair, Van Leer, Laclair, Langlais, Landfair

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Where is the Vanblair family from?

You can see how Vanblair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanblair family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanblair families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vanblair family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanblair's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Vanblair families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanblair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanblair ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vanblair ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Vanblair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanblair 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vanblair. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Vanblair. For the veterans among your Vanblair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanblair lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vanblair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vanblair in 1965 was 79, and 102 in 2003.

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