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Vaneman Family History

Vaneman 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: Vanneman, Vandeman, Van Eman, Veneman, Neman, Hageman, Ganesan

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Where is the Vaneman family from?

You can see how Vaneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaneman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Vaneman families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaneman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Vaneman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaneman 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 Vaneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaneman. 42% of Vaneman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vaneman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaneman were Salesman and House Wife.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%

What Vaneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vaneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaneman 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Vaneman. 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 309 military records available for the last name Vaneman. For the veterans among your Vaneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaneman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Vaneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vaneman in 1960 was 56, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaneman 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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