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Vanclief Family History

Vanclief 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 Liew, Van Lieu, Van Cleef, Antcliff, Ratcliff, Vannier, Vallier

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Where is the Vanclief family from?

You can see how Vanclief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanclief family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanclief families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Vanclief families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanclief's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Vanclief families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanclief surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanclief ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanclief. 67% of Vanclief 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
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanclief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanclief 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Vanclief. 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 136 military records available for the last name Vanclief. For the veterans among your Vanclief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanclief lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vanclief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vanclief in 1966 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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