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Vanstane Family History

Vanstane 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: Vanstone, Van Tine, Anstine, Vastano, Vastine, Dunstan, Constant

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Where is the Vanstane family from?

You can see how Vanstane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanstane family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vanstane families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanstane's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vanstane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanstane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanstane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vanstane. 100% of Vanstane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Vanstane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Vanstane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanstane 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vanstane. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vanstane. For the veterans among your Vanstane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanstane lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Vanstane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vanstane in 1968 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

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