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Vanart Family History

Vanart 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: Wanat, Canard, Lenart, Fanara, Ahart, Banwart, Manard, Van Ert

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Where is the Vanart family from?

You can see how Vanart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vanart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vanart families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Vanart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanart ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vanart ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Vanart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanart 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vanart. 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 25 military records available for the last name Vanart. For the veterans among your Vanart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanart lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Vanart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Vanart in 1957 was 41, and 82 in 2003.

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