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Vanneman Family History

Vanneman Surname Meaning

Variant of Vanaman a surname of Dutch origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vanneman family from?

You can see how Vanneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanneman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanneman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Vanneman families living in New Jersey. This was about 78% of all the recorded Vanneman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanneman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanneman 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 Vanneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanneman. 28% of Vanneman men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Vanneman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanneman were Farming and House Work.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • House Work
    16%

What Vanneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanneman 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Vanneman. 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 393 military records available for the last name Vanneman. For the veterans among your Vanneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanneman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vanneman in 1962 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanneman 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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