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Vannier Family History

Vannier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name for a winnower or more often since this was a highly seasonal activity for a maker and seller of winnowing fans from an agent derivative of Old French vanne ‘winnowing fan’.

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


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Where is the Vannier family from?

You can see how Vannier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vannier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 43 Vannier families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Vannier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vannier families in 1911.
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What did your Vannier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vannier. 50% of Vannier men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Vannier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vannier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vannier 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Vannier. 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 332 military records available for the last name Vannier. For the veterans among your Vannier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vannier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vannier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Vannier in 1962 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vannier 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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