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Vanvlack Family History

Vanvlack 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 Vlack, Van Vleck, Van Eck, Gavlick, Pavlick, Pavlak, Van Ark

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Where is the Vanvlack family from?

You can see how Vanvlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanvlack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanvlack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 17 Vanvlack families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Vanvlack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanvlack families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvlack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanvlack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanvlack. 34% of Vanvlack 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
    34%
  • Rubber Worker
    23%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanvlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvlack 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Vanvlack. 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 221 military records available for the last name Vanvlack. For the veterans among your Vanvlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvlack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanvlack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vanvlack in 1963 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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