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Vadnis Family History

Vadnis 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: Vadnais, Vadas, Danis, Annis, Manis, Valois, Varni, Banis, Valis

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Where is the Vadnis family from?

You can see how Vadnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vadnis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vadnis families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Vadnis's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vadnis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vadnis 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 Vadnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vadnis. 100% of Vadnis men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Vadnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vadnis 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 Vadnis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vadnis. For the veterans among your Vadnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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