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Vannaman Family History

Vannaman Surname Meaning

Variant of Vanaman a surname of Dutch origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vannaman family from?

You can see how Vannaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannaman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vannaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 56 Vannaman families living in New Jersey. This was about 66% of all the recorded Vannaman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vannaman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vannaman 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 Vannaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vannaman. 34% of Vannaman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vannaman women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Vannaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vannaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vannaman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vannaman. 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 129 military records available for the last name Vannaman. For the veterans among your Vannaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vannaman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Vannaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Vannaman in 1962 was 77, and 63 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vannaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vannaman 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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