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Vaniver Family History

Vaniver 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: Vandiver, Vanier, Lanier, Venier, Manier, Vannier, Hanover, Van Over

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Where is the Vaniver family from?

You can see how Vaniver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaniver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaniver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Vaniver families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Vaniver's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vaniver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaniver 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 94 census records available for the last name Vaniver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaniver 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 immigration records available for the last name Vaniver. 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 26 military records available for the last name Vaniver. For the veterans among your Vaniver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaniver lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Vaniver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vaniver in 1958 was 61, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaniver 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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