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Vansicklin Family History

Vansicklin 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: Nicklin, Van Sickle, Van Sickel, Acklin, Macklin, Ficklin, Jacklin

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Where is the Vansicklin family from?

You can see how Vansicklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vansicklin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vansicklin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 7 Vansicklin families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Vansicklin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vansicklin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vansicklin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vansicklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vansicklin. 100% of Vansicklin men worked as an Owner. .

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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

  • Owner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Vansicklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vansicklin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vansicklin. 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 56 military records available for the last name Vansicklin. For the veterans among your Vansicklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vansicklin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Vansicklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vansicklin in 1958 was 52, and 72 in 1999.

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