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Vangreen Family History

Vangreen 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: Vangen, Van Veen, Andreen, Green, Lagree, Vangel, Van Hee, Van Leer

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Where is the Vangreen family from?

You can see how Vangreen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vangreen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vangreen family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vangreen's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Vangreen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vangreen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vangreen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Vangreen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vangreen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vangreen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vangreen. For the veterans among your Vangreen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vangreen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vangreen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vangreen in 1963 was 52, and 86 in 2003.

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