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Vaner Family History

Vaner 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: Viner, Maner, Vader, Haner, Vater, Kaner, Waner, Varner, Laner, Vanek

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Where is the Vaner family from?

You can see how Vaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Vaner families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vaner families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaner 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 Vaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaner. 32% of Vaner men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Vaner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaner were Clerk and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Helper
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Cook
    9%

What Vaner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaner 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Vaner. 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 411 military records available for the last name Vaner. For the veterans among your Vaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Vaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vaner in 1968 was 68, and 92 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaner 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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