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Vanal Family History

Vanal 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: Vinal, Canal, Vana, Vandal, Rana, Dana, Vadas, Vara, Kamal, Van

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Where is the Vanal family from?

You can see how Vanal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vanal families living in Kansas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Vanal's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Vanal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanal. 100% of Vanal women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Vanal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanal 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Vanal. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vanal. For the veterans among your Vanal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanal lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Vanal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vanal in 1975 was 69, and 94 in 1987.

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