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Vanwart Family History

Vanwart 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: Banwart, Van Wart, Anwar, Van Wert, Van Ert, Van Ark, Manhart

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Where is the Vanwart family from?

You can see how Vanwart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanwart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanwart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 95 Vanwart families living in New Brunswick. This was about 84% of all the recorded Vanwart's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Vanwart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanwart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanwart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Vanwart. 59% of Vanwart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vanwart women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Merchant
    11%
  • Grocer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Vanwart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwart 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Vanwart. 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 675 military records available for the last name Vanwart. For the veterans among your Vanwart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanwart lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanwart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vanwart in 1962 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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