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Vanick Family History

Vanick 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: Vanicek, Yanick, Janick, Banick, Senick, Rasnick, Fasick, Knick

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Where is the Vanick family from?

You can see how Vanick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Vanick families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vanick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vanick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanick 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 Vanick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanick. 41% of Vanick men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Vanick women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanick were Miner and Secretary.

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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
    41%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Vanick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Vanick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanick 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Vanick. 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 36 military records available for the last name Vanick. For the veterans among your Vanick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanick lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Vanick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vanick in 1952 was 26, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanick 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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