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Vanwhy Family History

Vanwhy 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: Van Why, Vannoy, Van Hoy, Van Wey, Van Ry, Hanway, Anway, Danahy

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Where is the Vanwhy family from?

You can see how Vanwhy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanwhy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanwhy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Vanwhy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Vanwhy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vanwhy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanwhy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanwhy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanwhy. 69% of Vanwhy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vanwhy women worked as a 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
    69%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Electrician
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Vanwhy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanwhy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwhy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vanwhy. 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 255 military records available for the last name Vanwhy. For the veterans among your Vanwhy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanwhy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Vanwhy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vanwhy in 1960 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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