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Vaselaar Family History

Vaselaar 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: Tazelaar, Vanella, Varela, Veselka, Vassar, Avelar, Wagenaar, Maslar

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Where is the Vaselaar family from?

You can see how Vaselaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaselaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vaselaar family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vaselaar's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Vaselaar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaselaar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vaselaar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vaselaar. 100% of Vaselaar 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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What Vaselaar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Vaselaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaselaar 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vaselaar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vaselaar. For the veterans among your Vaselaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaselaar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vaselaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vaselaar in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

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