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Vanier Name Meaning

French: variant of Vannier .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Venier, Ranger, Lanier, Vannier, Viner, Saunier, Lander, Van Es

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Where is the Vanier family from?

You can see how Vanier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 434 Vanier families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Vanier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vanier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Vanier. 34% of Vanier men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Vanier women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanier were Commis and Servante. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Commis
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    50%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Modiste
    17%
  • Servante
    17%
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What Vanier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Vanier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vanier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 550 military records available for the last name Vanier. For the veterans among your Vanier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanier lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Vanier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vanier in 1941 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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