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Vanrossen Family History

Vanrossen 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 Essen, Van Fossen, Van Osten, Labrosse, Van Dusen, Mccrossen

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Where is the Vanrossen family from?

You can see how Vanrossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanrossen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanrossen families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vanrossen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanrossen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanrossen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanrossen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vanrossen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Vanrossen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Vanrossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanrossen 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Vanrossen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vanrossen. For the veterans among your Vanrossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanrossen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vanrossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vanrossen in 1968 was 65, and 96 in 2004.

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