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Vanetta Family History

Vanetta 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: Manetta, Vanatta, Panetta, Vanella, Sabetta, Conetta, Valenta

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Where is the Vanetta family from?

You can see how Vanetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanetta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanetta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vanetta families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vanetta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanetta families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanetta. 44% of Vanetta men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Vanetta women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanetta were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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
    44%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    39%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanetta 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Vanetta. 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 191 military records available for the last name Vanetta. For the veterans among your Vanetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanetta lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Vanetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vanetta in 1958 was 54, and 75 in 2003.

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