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Vanark Family History

Vanark 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: Van Ark, Kanarek, Manak, Canard, Fanara, Manard, Hanak, Manary

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Where is the Vanark family from?

You can see how Vanark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanark family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vanark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Vanark families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Vanark's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vanark families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanark 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 Vanark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanark. 34% of Vanark men worked as a Fireman.

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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

  • Fireman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Vanark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Vanark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanark 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Vanark. 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 40 military records available for the last name Vanark. For the veterans among your Vanark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanark lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Vanark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vanark in 1960 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanark

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanark 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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