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Vansaun Family History

Vansaun 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: Mannan, Mangan, Anson, Mansour, Hasan, Ansari, Vangen, Mansur, Hanson

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Where is the Vansaun family from?

You can see how Vansaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vansaun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vansaun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vansaun family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vansaun's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Vansaun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vansaun 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 Vansaun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vansaun. 43% of Vansaun men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    43%
  • Dentist
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Vansaun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vansaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vansaun 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Vansaun. 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 123 military records available for the last name Vansaun. For the veterans among your Vansaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vansaun lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vansaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vansaun in 1962 was 53, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vansaun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vansaun 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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