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Vanus Family History

Vanus 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: Hanus, Venus, Janus, Manus, Ganus, Vanes, Vadas, Banks, Danis, Vas

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Where is the Vanus family from?

You can see how Vanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Vanus families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Vanus's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Vanus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanus 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 Vanus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanus. 67% of Vanus men worked as a Miner and 100% of Vanus women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Miner
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Vanus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Vanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanus 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Vanus. 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 50 military records available for the last name Vanus. For the veterans among your Vanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanus lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Vanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vanus in 1950 was 45, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanus 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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