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Vanoy Family History

Vanoy Surname Meaning

American or French: variant of Vannoy a surname of Flemish origin. This surname is virtually non-existing in France.

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


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Where is the Vanoy family from?

You can see how Vanoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanoy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Vanoy families living in Kentucky. This was about 45% of all the recorded Vanoy's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Vanoy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanoy 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 Vanoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanoy. 59% of Vanoy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vanoy women worked as a Farmer.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Pumper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vanoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vanoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanoy 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Vanoy. 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 331 military records available for the last name Vanoy. For the veterans among your Vanoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanoy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vanoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vanoy in 1964 was 56, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanoy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanoy 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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