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Vadney Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Vadnais .

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


Similar surnames: Adney, Daney, Dabney, Baney, Hainey, Yaney, Arney, Darney, Cagney

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Where is the Vadney family from?

You can see how Vadney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vadney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vadney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Vadney families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Vadney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vadney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vadney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vadney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vadney. 21% of Vadney men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Vadney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vadney were Proprietor and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vadney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vadney 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Vadney. 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 503 military records available for the last name Vadney. For the veterans among your Vadney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vadney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vadney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vadney in 1959 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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