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Vanni Family History

Vanni Surname Meaning

Italian: from a short form of the personal name Giovanni.

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


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Where is the Vanni family from?

You can see how Vanni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanni family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Vanni family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanni's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vanni families in 1911.
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What did your Vanni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanni. 32% of Vanni men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Vanni women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanni were Owner and Student.

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Student
    29%

What Vanni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanni 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vanni. 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 515 military records available for the last name Vanni. For the veterans among your Vanni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanni lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Vanni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vanni in 1949 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanni 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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