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Vannear Family History

Vannear 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: Annear, Tanner, Venner, Danner, Kanner, Wanner, Banner, Lanfear

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Where is the Vannear family from?

You can see how Vannear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannear family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Vannear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Vannear family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vannear's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Vannear families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vannear 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 83 census records available for the last name Vannear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vannear 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vannear. 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 16 military records available for the last name Vannear. For the veterans among your Vannear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vannear lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Vannear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vannear in 1979 was 80, and 80 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vannear 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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