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Vanalstyne Family History

Vanalstyne 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 Alstyne, Van Alstine, Vanstone, Van Tine, Van Slyke, Van Duyne

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Where is the Vanalstyne family from?

You can see how Vanalstyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanalstyne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanalstyne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 55 Vanalstyne families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Vanalstyne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanalstyne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanalstyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vanalstyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanalstyne. 32% of Vanalstyne men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Vanalstyne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanalstyne were Farmer and None. .

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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
    32%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Mach Operator
    20%
  • None
    20%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Vanalstyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanalstyne 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Vanalstyne. 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 727 military records available for the last name Vanalstyne. For the veterans among your Vanalstyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanalstyne lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Vanalstyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vanalstyne in 1949 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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