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Vanheest Family History

Vanheest 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: Van Heest, Van Nest, Van Pelt, Van Hee, Van Ess, Verhelst, Van Ness

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Where is the Vanheest family from?

You can see how Vanheest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanheest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanheest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Vanheest families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanheest's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanheest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanheest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanheest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Long Shoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanheest. 50% of Vanheest men worked as a Long Shoreman. .

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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

  • Long Shoreman
    50%
  • Painter
    50%
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What Vanheest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Vanheest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanheest 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Vanheest. 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 40 military records available for the last name Vanheest. For the veterans among your Vanheest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanheest lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Vanheest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vanheest in 1964 was 69, and 73 in 2002.

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