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Vansweden Family History

Vansweden 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 Veen, Van Deren, Van Wieren, Van Orden, Van Weelden, Vandeven

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Where is the Vansweden family from?

You can see how Vansweden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vansweden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vansweden families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vansweden's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vansweden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vansweden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vansweden ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Vansweden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vansweden 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Vansweden. 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 Vansweden. For the veterans among your Vansweden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vansweden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vansweden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vansweden in 1966 was 67, and 90 in 2003.

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