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Vanlue Family History

Vanlue 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 Lue, Vale, Valle, Lanoue, Vallie, Vance, Vallee, Vandre, Vagle

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Where is the Vanlue family from?

You can see how Vanlue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanlue family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanlue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Vanlue families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanlue's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vanlue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanlue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanlue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanlue. 59% of Vanlue men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vanlue women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    42%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanlue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanlue 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Vanlue. 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 210 military records available for the last name Vanlue. For the veterans among your Vanlue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanlue lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Vanlue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Vanlue in 1953 was 27, and 45 in 2004.

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