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Vaniden Family History

Vaniden 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: Vangen, Sanden, Vaden, Landen, Maiden, Van Dee, Vanicek, Lansden

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Where is the Vaniden family from?

You can see how Vaniden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaniden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Vaniden family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaniden's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Vaniden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaniden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Vaniden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaniden 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vaniden. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vaniden. For the veterans among your Vaniden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaniden lifespan?

Average Vaniden life expectancy in 1996 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaniden 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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