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Vanham Family History

Vanham Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Varnham (see Farnham) with assimilation of /r/ to the following /n/. Compare William Vanham 1645, Thomas Varnham 1653, Praise Farnham 1666 in IGI (Stepney, Middx);

Henery Varnham 1668, Thomas Vanham 1720 in IGI (Nuneaton, Warwicks).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Vanham family from?

You can see how Vanham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Vanham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Vanham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Vanham families in 1891.
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What did your Vanham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vanham. 80% of Vanham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    10%
  • Silk Weaver
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vanham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanham 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Vanham. 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 137 military records available for the last name Vanham. For the veterans among your Vanham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vanham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vanham in 1962 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanham 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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