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Vanilla Family History

Vanilla Surname 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: Vanella, Villa, Padilla, Valla, Mancilla, Mantilla, Barilla, Manella

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Where is the Vanilla family from?

You can see how Vanilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanilla families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vanilla's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Vanilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Vanilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanilla 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Vanilla. 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 22 military records available for the last name Vanilla. For the veterans among your Vanilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanilla lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Vanilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vanilla in 1986 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanilla ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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