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Vanall Family History

Vanall 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: Vandall, Vinal, Vanella, Sandall, Canal, Bagnall, Vangel, Canell

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Where is the Vanall family from?

You can see how Vanall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanall family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vanall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Vanall families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanall's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Vanall families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Vanall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanall 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Vanall. 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 61 military records available for the last name Vanall. For the veterans among your Vanall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanall lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Vanall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vanall in 1988 was 63, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanall 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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