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Vannorman Family History

Vannorman 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: Van Norman, Van Orman, Bannerman, Vanneman, Norman, Angerman

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Where is the Vannorman family from?

You can see how Vannorman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannorman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vannorman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 30 Vannorman families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Vannorman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vannorman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vannorman 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 Vannorman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vannorman. 34% of Vannorman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vannorman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Vannorman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Vannorman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vannorman 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Vannorman. 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 864 military records available for the last name Vannorman. For the veterans among your Vannorman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vannorman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vannorman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vannorman in 1956 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vannorman 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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