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Vanvactor Family History

Vanvactor 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 Vactor, Van Acker, Vanacore, Victor, Factor, Salvador, Lancaster

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Where is the Vanvactor family from?

You can see how Vanvactor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanvactor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanvactor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Vanvactor families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanvactor's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Vanvactor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvactor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanvactor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanvactor. 53% of Vanvactor men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Vanvactor women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanvactor were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanvactor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvactor 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Vanvactor. 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 132 military records available for the last name Vanvactor. For the veterans among your Vanvactor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvactor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Vanvactor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vanvactor in 1960 was 65, and 66 in 2004.

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