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Vanill Family History

Vanill 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: Vaill, Daniel, Hamill, Vanella, Vangel, Vasil, Magill, Antill, Canell

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Where is the Vanill family from?

You can see how Vanill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vanill families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Vanill families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanill's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Vanill families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Vanill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanill 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vanill. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vanill. For the veterans among your Vanill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanill lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1988, in the United States, Vanill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vanill in 1987 was 62, and 60 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanill 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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