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Vanier Family History

Vanier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Vannier.

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


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Where is the Vanier family from?

You can see how Vanier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Vanier families living in Shropshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vanier's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Vanier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanier 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 Vanier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanier. 39% of Vanier men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Vanier women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanier were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Vanier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Vanier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vanier. 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 550 military records available for the last name Vanier. For the veterans among your Vanier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanier lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Vanier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vanier in 1941 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanier 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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