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Vanstean Family History

Vanstean 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: Anstead, Dunstan, Halstead, Kasten, Einstein, Winstead, Vangen

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Where is the Vanstean family from?

You can see how Vanstean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanstean family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanstean family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanstean's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Vanstean families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanstean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanstean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanstean. 100% of Vanstean men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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What Vanstean family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Vanstean lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1989, in the United States, Vanstean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vanstean in 1954 was 29, and 76 in 1989.

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