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Vanila Family History

Vanila 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: Vila, Vanella, Varela, Avila, Vasil, Valla, Canida, Canela, Vail

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Where is the Vanila family from?

You can see how Vanila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanila family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vanila families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanila's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Vanila families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanila 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 28 census records available for the last name Vanila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanila 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vanila. 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 Vanila. For the veterans among your Vanila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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