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Vancaster Family History

Vancaster 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: Lancaster, Waycaster, Doncaster, Van Asten, Wacaster, Manchester

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Where is the Vancaster family from?

You can see how Vancaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vancaster family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vancaster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Vancaster families living in Wisconsin. This was about 34% of all the recorded Vancaster's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vancaster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vancaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vancaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vancaster. 100% of Vancaster men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vancaster women worked as a Secretary. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Vancaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Vancaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vancaster 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Vancaster. 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 90 military records available for the last name Vancaster. For the veterans among your Vancaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vancaster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vancaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Vancaster in 1963 was 89, and 84 in 2004.

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