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Vanacore Family History

Vanacore Surname Meaning

Italian (Naples): possibly a variant of Bonocore from a personal name derived from bono ‘good’.

It combines the element core ‘heart,’ which enhances the meaning of the name.

This name could have been bestowed as an omen, representing positive attributes.

It signifies well-wishing, conveying warm sentiments towards the individual.

Overall, Bonocore reflects a rich cultural heritage embedded in its meaning.

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


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Where is the Vanacore family from?

You can see how Vanacore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanacore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vanacore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Vanacore families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanacore's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Vanacore families in 1891.
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What did your Vanacore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanacore. 22% of Vanacore men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Vanacore women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanacore were Painter and New Worker.

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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
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    18%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanacore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanacore 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Vanacore. 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 338 military records available for the last name Vanacore. For the veterans among your Vanacore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanacore lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vanacore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vanacore in 1961 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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