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Vanstavern Family History

Vanstavern 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: Rantanen, Van Every, Van Veen, Vanstone, Van Straten, Van Over

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Where is the Vanstavern family from?

You can see how Vanstavern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanstavern family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanstavern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vanstavern families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vanstavern's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Vanstavern families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanstavern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanstavern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanstavern. 67% of Vanstavern men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Roughneck
    34%
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Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Vanstavern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanstavern 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Vanstavern. 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 60 military records available for the last name Vanstavern. For the veterans among your Vanstavern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanstavern lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanstavern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vanstavern in 1962 was 75, and 61 in 2004.

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