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Vanvleet Family History

Vanvleet 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 Vleet, Van Leer, Van Vliet, Van Fleet, Van Pelt, Van Hee

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Where is the Vanvleet family from?

You can see how Vanvleet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanvleet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanvleet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 25 Vanvleet families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Vanvleet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanvleet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanvleet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vanvleet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanvleet. 64% of Vanvleet men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Vanvleet women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanvleet were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vanvleet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvleet 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Vanvleet. 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 616 military records available for the last name Vanvleet. For the veterans among your Vanvleet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvleet lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Vanvleet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vanvleet in 1950 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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