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Vanwynen Family History

Vanwynen 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: Hanninen, Vangen, Tannen, Rantanen, Annen, Manninen, Van Veen, Dannen

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Where is the Vanwynen family from?

You can see how Vanwynen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanwynen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanwynen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Vanwynen families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanwynen's in USA. California had the highest population of Vanwynen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanwynen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanwynen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanwynen. 100% of Vanwynen women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Vanwynen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Vanwynen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwynen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vanwynen. 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 26 military records available for the last name Vanwynen. For the veterans among your Vanwynen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanwynen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vanwynen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vanwynen in 1963 was 83, and 87 in 2003.

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