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Vanta Family History

Vanta 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: Ranta, Santa, Banta, Vana, Wanta, Fanta, Vasta, Vant, Yanta, Hata

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Where is the Vanta family from?

You can see how Vanta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vanta family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanta 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 Vanta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanta. 34% of Vanta men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Owner Operator
    23%
  • Furrier
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Vanta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Vanta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanta 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Vanta. 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 168 military records available for the last name Vanta. For the veterans among your Vanta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vanta in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanta 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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