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Vanston Family History

Vanston Surname Meaning

see Vanstone.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vanston family from?

You can see how Vanston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Vanston families living in Devon. This was about 22% of all the recorded Vanston's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Vanston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanston 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 Vanston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vanston. 100% of Vanston 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Vanston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanston 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Vanston. 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 438 military records available for the last name Vanston. For the veterans among your Vanston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vanston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vanston in 1963 was 67, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanston 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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