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Vanleer Family History

Vanleer 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 Leer, Vannier, Vallier, Valder, Vallee, Vandever, Van Lear

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Where is the Vanleer family from?

You can see how Vanleer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanleer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanleer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Vanleer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vanleer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vanleer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanleer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vanleer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanleer. 26% of Vanleer men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Vanleer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanleer were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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
    26%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
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What Vanleer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vanleer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanleer 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Vanleer. 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 638 military records available for the last name Vanleer. For the veterans among your Vanleer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanleer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vanleer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vanleer in 1957 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

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