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Vanslyke Family History

Vanslyke 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 Slyke, Van Dyke, Ganske, Van Wyk, Vanstone, Manske, Vaske

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Where is the Vanslyke family from?

You can see how Vanslyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanslyke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanslyke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 63 Vanslyke families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Vanslyke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanslyke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanslyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanslyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanslyke. 34% of Vanslyke men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Vanslyke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanslyke were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Vanslyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanslyke 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Vanslyke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanslyke. For the veterans among your Vanslyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanslyke lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Vanslyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Vanslyke in 1950 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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