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Vadney Family History

Vadney Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Vadnais.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vadney family from?

You can see how Vadney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vadney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vadney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Vadney families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vadney's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Vadney families in 1891.
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What did your Vadney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vadney. 100% of Vadney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vadney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vadney 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Vadney. 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 503 military records available for the last name Vadney. For the veterans among your Vadney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vadney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vadney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vadney in 1959 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vadney 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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