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Vanvuren Family History

Vanvuren 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 Vuren, Van Buren, Van Curen, Van Duren, Van Kuren, Vangen

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Where is the Vanvuren family from?

You can see how Vanvuren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanvuren family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanvuren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vanvuren family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanvuren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanvuren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvuren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanvuren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanvuren. 50% of Vanvuren 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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Vanvuren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvuren 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Vanvuren. 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 88 military records available for the last name Vanvuren. For the veterans among your Vanvuren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvuren lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vanvuren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vanvuren in 1959 was 54, and 60 in 2004.

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