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Vangieson Family History

Vangieson 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 Gieson, Vangen, Margeson, Lageson, Angleton, Anfinson, Eagleson

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Where is the Vangieson family from?

You can see how Vangieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vangieson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vangieson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Vangieson families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vangieson's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vangieson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vangieson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vangieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vangieson. 39% of Vangieson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vangieson women worked as a House Work. .

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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
    39%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vangieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vangieson 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Vangieson. 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 258 military records available for the last name Vangieson. For the veterans among your Vangieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vangieson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vangieson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vangieson in 1957 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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