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Vagneur Family History

Vagneur 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: Wagner, Agner, Hagner, Gagner, Magner, Varner, Vayner, Dagner

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Where is the Vagneur family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vagneur 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 Vagneur ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vagneur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Vagneur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vagneur 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vagneur. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vagneur. For the veterans among your Vagneur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vagneur lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vagneur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vagneur in 1967 was 84, and 86 in 2003.

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