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Vanoss Family History

Vanoss 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: Van Oss, Vass, Valois, Banos, Noss, Van Ess, Janos, Danos, Panos

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Where is the Vanoss family from?

You can see how Vanoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanoss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanoss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Vanoss families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanoss's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vanoss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanoss 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 Vanoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanoss. 34% of Vanoss men worked as a Painter and 100% of Vanoss women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Vanoss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanoss 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Vanoss. 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 158 military records available for the last name Vanoss. For the veterans among your Vanoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanoss lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Vanoss in 1962 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanoss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanoss 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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