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Vaniman Family History

Vaniman 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: Sandman, Lanigan, Niman, Varian, Vanneman, Fangman, Tanzman, Vandeman

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Where is the Vaniman family from?

You can see how Vaniman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaniman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaniman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Vaniman families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Vaniman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vaniman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaniman 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 Vaniman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaniman. 42% of Vaniman men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Vaniman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaniman were Carpenter and Manager.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Citrus Sprayer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Typist
    38%
  • Manager
    25%

What Vaniman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vaniman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaniman 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Vaniman. 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 131 military records available for the last name Vaniman. For the veterans among your Vaniman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaniman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vaniman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vaniman in 1962 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaniman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaniman 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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