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Vanschaack Family History

Vanschaack 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 Schaick, Schaack, Van Schoick, Van Schaik, Van Schoyck, Schack

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Where is the Vanschaack family from?

You can see how Vanschaack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanschaack family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanschaack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 16 Vanschaack families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanschaack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanschaack families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanschaack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanschaack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanschaack. 100% of Vanschaack men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanschaack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanschaack 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Vanschaack. 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 149 military records available for the last name Vanschaack. For the veterans among your Vanschaack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanschaack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanschaack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vanschaack in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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