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Vanwye Family History

Vanwye 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 Wye, Van Wyk, Vance, Vanyo, Vandre, Vane, Vanoy, Van Wyhe

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Where is the Vanwye family from?

You can see how Vanwye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanwye family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanwye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Vanwye families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Vanwye's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vanwye families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanwye 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 Vanwye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanwye. 47% of Vanwye men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Engineer
    16%

What Vanwye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanwye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwye 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Vanwye. 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 162 military records available for the last name Vanwye. For the veterans among your Vanwye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanwye lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanwye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vanwye in 1963 was 86, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanwye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanwye 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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