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Vanis Family History

Vanis 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: Danis, Manis, Banis, Valis, Kanis, Hanis, Janis, Ganis, Tanis, Vanes

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Where is the Vanis family from?

You can see how Vanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vanis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Vanis families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vanis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vanis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanis 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 Vanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanis. 26% of Vanis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vanis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanis were Proprietor and School Teacher.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Vanis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanis 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Vanis. 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 148 military records available for the last name Vanis. For the veterans among your Vanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vanis in 1962 was 42, and 25 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanis 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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