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Vanvalen Family History

Vanvalen 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 Allen, Van Aken, Van Dalen, Pantaleo, Vangen, Rantanen, Banales

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Where is the Vanvalen family from?

You can see how Vanvalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanvalen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanvalen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Vanvalen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanvalen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanvalen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvalen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanvalen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanvalen. 100% of Vanvalen 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 Vanvalen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanvalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvalen 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Vanvalen. 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 120 military records available for the last name Vanvalen. For the veterans among your Vanvalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvalen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vanvalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vanvalen in 1954 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

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