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Vanees Family History

Vanees 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 Es, Vanes, Valdes, Vangen, Valles, Vangel, Vales, Mannes, Banes

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Where is the Vanees family from?

You can see how Vanees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanees family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanees families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Vanees family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanees's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Vanees families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Vanees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanees 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vanees. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Vanees. For the veterans among your Vanees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanees lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Vanees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vanees in 1967 was 70, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanees 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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