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Vanheck Family History

Vanheck Surname 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 eck, Landeck, Van hecke, Vanecek, Vanek, Van ek, Manbeck, Heck, Manheim, Panek

380	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
42	Military Records
75	Immigration Records
179	Census and Voter Lists
115	Member Trees

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Where is the Vanheck family from?

You can see how Vanheck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanheck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vanheck families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vanheck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanheck families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanheck 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 Vanheck family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 179 census records available for the last name Vanheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanheck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 75 immigration records available for the last name Vanheck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 42 military records available for the last name Vanheck. For the veterans among your Vanheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanheck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vanheck in 1963 was 59, and 47 in 2004.

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Vanheck Surname Meaning

Where is the Vanheck family from?

What Vanheck family records will you find?

What is the average Vanheck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vanheck in 1963 was 59, and 47 in 2004.

Vanheck Family History

Vanheck Surname Meaning

791 record(s) for Vanheck

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Where is the Vanheck family from?

What Vanheck family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Vanheck lifespan?

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Vanheck Surname Meaning

791 record(s) for Vanheck

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Where is the Vanheck family from?

What Vanheck family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Vanheck family history

What is the average Vanheck lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Vanheck family tree

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