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Vanee Family History

Vanee 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: Vance, Vanek, Vane, Vanes, Cane, Gange, Lane, Mabee, Lance, Banse

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Where is the Vanee family from?

You can see how Vanee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanee families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vanee families living in Tennessee. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vanee's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Vanee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanee 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 did your Vanee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanee. 35% of Vanee men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vanee women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanee were Janitor and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Vanee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanee 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Vanee. 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 119 military records available for the last name Vanee. For the veterans among your Vanee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanee lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vanee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vanee in 1965 was 35, and 90 in 2004.

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