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Vancuren Family History

Vancuren 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 Curen, Van Buren, Vancura, Van Vuren, Van Duren, Van Kuren

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Where is the Vancuren family from?

You can see how Vancuren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vancuren family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vancuren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Vancuren families living in New York. This was about 74% of all the recorded Vancuren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vancuren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vancuren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vancuren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vancuren. 32% of Vancuren 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Miner
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vancuren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vancuren 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Vancuren. 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 406 military records available for the last name Vancuren. For the veterans among your Vancuren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vancuren lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Vancuren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vancuren in 1956 was 61, and 75 in 2003.

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