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Vaninger Family History

Vaninger 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: Waninger, Salinger, Basinger, Avinger, Vannier, Garinger, Baringer

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Where is the Vaninger family from?

You can see how Vaninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaninger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vaninger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaninger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vaninger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaninger 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 78 census records available for the last name Vaninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaninger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vaninger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vaninger. For the veterans among your Vaninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaninger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vaninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vaninger in 1966 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaninger 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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