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Vaningh Family History

Vaningh 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: Vining, Laning, Haning, Kanning, Waring, Arning, Manning, Haigh

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Where is the Vaningh family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaningh 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 Vaningh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaningh 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vaningh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vaningh. For the veterans among your Vaningh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaningh lifespan?

Average Vaningh life expectancy in 1973 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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