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Vana Family History

Vana Surname Meaning

Czech (Váňa): from the personal name Váňa a derivative of Václav (see Vaclav). This surname is also found in Slovakia.

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


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Where is the Vana family from?

You can see how Vana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vana family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Vana families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Vana's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Vana families in 1891.
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What did your Vana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vana. 20% of Vana men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Vana women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vana were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 949 immigration records available for the last name Vana. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vana. For the veterans among your Vana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vana lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Vana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vana in 1950 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vana 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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