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Vanlier Family History

Vanlier 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: Vannier, Vallier, Vanier, Lanier, Venier, Callier, Manier, Anliker

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Where is the Vanlier family from?

You can see how Vanlier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanlier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanlier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Vanlier families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vanlier's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanlier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanlier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanlier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanlier. 50% of Vanlier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vanlier women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanlier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanlier 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Vanlier. 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 137 military records available for the last name Vanlier. For the veterans among your Vanlier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanlier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Vanlier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vanlier in 1952 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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