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Vannette Family History

Vannette 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: Vannett, Gannett, Annett, Bonnette, Jeannette, Vallette, Van Etten

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Where is the Vannette family from?

You can see how Vannette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vannette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 13 Vannette families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Vannette's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vannette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vannette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vannette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vannette. 46% of Vannette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vannette women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    37%
  • Doctor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Vannette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Vannette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vannette 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Vannette. 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 45 military records available for the last name Vannette. For the veterans among your Vannette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vannette lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vannette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vannette in 1968 was 88, and 86 in 2004.

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