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Vanheusen Family History

Vanheusen 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 Heusen, Van Essen, Van Dusen, Van Deusen, Van Housen, Danzeisen

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Where is the Vanheusen family from?

You can see how Vanheusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanheusen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanheusen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Vanheusen families living in Nebraska. This was about 36% of all the recorded Vanheusen's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Vanheusen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanheusen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanheusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Buttoner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanheusen. 50% of Vanheusen men worked as a Buttoner and 100% of Vanheusen women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Buttoner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Vanheusen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Vanheusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanheusen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Vanheusen. 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 130 military records available for the last name Vanheusen. For the veterans among your Vanheusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanheusen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Vanheusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vanheusen in 1952 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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