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Vanlaere Family History

Vanlaere 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: Valliere, Van Liere, Van Lare, Vannier, Van Hee, Vallier, Vallery

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Where is the Vanlaere family from?

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

What did your Vanlaere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanlaere. 100% of Vanlaere men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Vanlaere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanlaere 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Vanlaere. 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 31 military records available for the last name Vanlaere. For the veterans among your Vanlaere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanlaere lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Vanlaere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vanlaere in 1960 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

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