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Vannatta Family History

Vannatta Surname Meaning

Altered form of Van Natter or of its original Dutch form Van Etten. Compare Vanatta.

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


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Where is the Vannatta family from?

You can see how Vannatta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannatta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vannatta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Vannatta families living in New Jersey. This was about 52% of all the recorded Vannatta's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vannatta families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vannatta 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 Vannatta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vannatta. 22% of Vannatta men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Vannatta women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vannatta were Salesman and Cook.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Cook
    11%

What Vannatta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Vannatta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vannatta 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Vannatta. 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 Vannatta. For the veterans among your Vannatta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vannatta lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Vannatta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vannatta in 1953 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vannatta 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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