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Vanyon Family History

Vanyon 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: Lanyon, Vanyo, Manton, Cannon, Kenyon, Varon, Anson, Banton, Rayon

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Where is the Vanyon family from?

You can see how Vanyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanyon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanyon family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanyon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Vanyon families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Vanyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanyon 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 Vanyon. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vanyon. For the veterans among your Vanyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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