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Vanaver Family History

Vanaver 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: Vannier, Hanover, Hanauer, Lafaver, Van Over, Vandaveer, Danaher

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Where is the Vanaver family from?

You can see how Vanaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanaver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanaver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Vanaver families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanaver's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vanaver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanaver ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Vanaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanaver 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vanaver. 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 61 military records available for the last name Vanaver. For the veterans among your Vanaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanaver lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Vanaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vanaver in 1969 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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