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Vanyan Family History

Vanyan 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, Vangen, Payan, Bunyan, Langan, Banyas, Hannan, Banyai

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Where is the Vanyan family from?

You can see how Vanyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanyan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vanyan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Vanyan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Vanyan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Vanyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanyan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vanyan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vanyan. For the veterans among your Vanyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanyan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Vanyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Vanyan in 1969 was 88, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanyan 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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