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Vaningan Family History

Vaningan 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: Lanigan, Hanigan, Mannan, Mangan, Radigan, Vangen, Nanninga, Langan

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Where is the Vaningan family from?

You can see how Vaningan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaningan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaningan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vaningan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaningan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vaningan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaningan 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 160 census records available for the last name Vaningan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaningan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vaningan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vaningan. For the veterans among your Vaningan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaningan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Vaningan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vaningan in 1966 was 69, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaningan 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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