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Vanney Family History

Vanney 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: Vannoy, Varney, Hanney, Nanney, Tanney, Janney, Canney, Kanney

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Where is the Vanney family from?

You can see how Vanney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Vanney families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Vanney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vanney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vanney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanney. 47% of Vanney men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Vanney women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanney were Farmer and Servant.

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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
    47%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Servant
    23%

What Vanney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanney 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Vanney. 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 175 military records available for the last name Vanney. For the veterans among your Vanney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanney lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Vanney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vanney in 1951 was 42, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanney 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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