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Vanalst Family History

Vanalst 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: Anast, Vadas, Vinal, Vanella, Angst, Panas, Canal, Nast, Manasse

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Where is the Vanalst family from?

You can see how Vanalst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanalst family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanalst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 11 Vanalst families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanalst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanalst families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanalst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanalst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanalst. 40% of Vanalst 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
    40%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
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What Vanalst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanalst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanalst 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Vanalst. 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 141 military records available for the last name Vanalst. For the veterans among your Vanalst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanalst lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Vanalst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vanalst in 1949 was 41, and 89 in 2004.

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