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Vannan Family History

Vannan Surname Meaning

from Ó Fionnáin see Fanning.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Vannan family from?

You can see how Vannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vannan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Vannan families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vannan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vannan families in 1891.
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What did your Vannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vannan. 100% of Vannan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vannan 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Vannan. 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 145 military records available for the last name Vannan. For the veterans among your Vannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vannan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vannan in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vannan 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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