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Vadner Family History

Vadner 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: Ladner, Radner, Vader, Varner, Vayner, Vadney, Kader, Tanner, Garner

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Where is the Vadner family from?

You can see how Vadner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vadner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vadner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Vadner families living in Devon. This was about 83% of all the recorded Vadner's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Vadner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vadner 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 Vadner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vadner. 60% of Vadner 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Vadner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Vadner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vadner 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Vadner. 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 60 military records available for the last name Vadner. For the veterans among your Vadner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vadner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vadner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vadner in 1965 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vadner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vadner 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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