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Vannest Family History

Vannest 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: Van Nest, Vannett, Mannes, Van Ess, Van Ness, Annese, Gannett, Annett

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Where is the Vannest family from?

You can see how Vannest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannest family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vannest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Vannest families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Vannest's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Vannest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vannest 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 Vannest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vannest. 33% of Vannest men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Vannest women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vannest were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    47%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

What Vannest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Vannest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vannest 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Vannest. 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 790 military records available for the last name Vannest. For the veterans among your Vannest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vannest lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vannest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vannest in 1955 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vannest 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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