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Vanne Family History

Vanne 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: Manne, Anne, Vance, Venne, Vanni, Vann, Kanne, Vane, Cane, Gange

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Where is the Vanne family from?

You can see how Vanne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vanne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Vanne families living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Vanne's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Vanne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanne. 32% of Vanne men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
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What Vanne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Vanne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanne 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Vanne. 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 43 military records available for the last name Vanne. For the veterans among your Vanne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanne lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vanne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vanne in 1966 was 63, and 60 in 2004.

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