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Vanasse Family History

Vanasse Surname Meaning

French (Nord): of Flemish origin probably an altered form of Van Assche.

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


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Where is the Vanasse family from?

You can see how Vanasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanasse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanasse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 181 Vanasse families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Vanasse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vanasse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanasse 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 Vanasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanasse. 28% of Vanasse men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Vanasse women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanasse were Farmer and Stitcher.

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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
    28%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stitcher
    11%

What Vanasse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Vanasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanasse 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Vanasse. 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 Vanasse. For the veterans among your Vanasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanasse lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Vanasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vanasse in 1953 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanasse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanasse 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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