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Vanatt Family History

Vanatt 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: Vanatta, Manatt, Wanat, Natt, Vana, Gantt, Mcnatt, Canant, Anast

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Where is the Vanatt family from?

You can see how Vanatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanatt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanatt family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanatt's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Vanatt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanatt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vanatt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Vanatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanatt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vanatt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Vanatt. For the veterans among your Vanatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanatt lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Vanatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vanatt in 1980 was 89, and 89 in 1998.

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