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Vanwagenen Family History

Vanwagenen 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 Wagenen, Van Wagoner, Van Wagner, Vangen, Rantanen, Van Veen

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Where is the Vanwagenen family from?

You can see how Vanwagenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanwagenen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanwagenen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 41 Vanwagenen families living in New York. This was about 98% of all the recorded Vanwagenen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanwagenen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanwagenen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanwagenen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanwagenen. 20% of Vanwagenen men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Vanwagenen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanwagenen were Manager and Stenographer. .

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanwagenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwagenen 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 Vanwagenen. 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 361 military records available for the last name Vanwagenen. For the veterans among your Vanwagenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanwagenen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vanwagenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vanwagenen in 1961 was 64, and 62 in 2004.

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