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Vanock Family History

Vanock 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: Nock, Hancock, Van Eck, Warnock, Knock, Lacock, Acock, Vano, Vock

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Where is the Vanock family from?

You can see how Vanock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanock family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Vanock family living in Denbighshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanock's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Vanock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanock 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 60 census records available for the last name Vanock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanock 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vanock. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vanock. For the veterans among your Vanock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanock lifespan?

Average Vanock life expectancy in 1966 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanock 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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