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Vranes Family History

Vranes 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: Ranes, Vanes, Raines, Vignes, Krans, Kraner, Crane, Granese, Grapes

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Where is the Vranes family from?

You can see how Vranes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vranes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vranes families living in West Virginia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Vranes's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Vranes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vranes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vranes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vranes. 100% of Vranes 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Vranes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vranes 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Vranes. 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 94 military records available for the last name Vranes. For the veterans among your Vranes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vranes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vranes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vranes in 1967 was 58, and 91 in 2004.

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