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Vanner Family History

Vanner Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fanner.

English (of Norman origin): occupational name from Anglo-Norman French vannere ‘basketmaker’

(Old French vanneur).

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


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Where is the Vanner family from?

You can see how Vanner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 148 Vanner families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Vanner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vanner families in 1891.
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What did your Vanner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vanner. 27% of Vanner men worked as a Wood Machinist and 80% of Vanner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanner were Butcher Shop Keeper and Home 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Machinist
    27%
  • Furniture Salesman
    20%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    14%
  • Butcher Shop Keeper
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties Private Means
    3%
  • Home Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Vanner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vanner. 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 825 military records available for the last name Vanner. For the veterans among your Vanner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vanner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vanner in 1965 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanner 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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