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Vanover Family History

Vanover 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: Hanover, Van Over, Vannier, Conover, Vandiver, Van Dover, Snover

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Where is the Vanover family from?

You can see how Vanover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanover family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Vanover families living in Kentucky. This was about 37% of all the recorded Vanover's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Vanover families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanover surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanover. 26% of Vanover men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Vanover women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanover were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Vanover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanover 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Vanover. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Vanover. For the veterans among your Vanover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanover lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Vanover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vanover in 1943 was 59, and 68 in 2004.

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