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Vanningen Family History

Vanningen 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: Hanninen, Manninen, Wanninger, Van Engen, Ronningen, Kanning, Vangen

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Where is the Vanningen family from?

You can see how Vanningen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanningen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanningen families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanningen's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Vanningen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanningen 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 69 census records available for the last name Vanningen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanningen 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 Vanningen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vanningen. For the veterans among your Vanningen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanningen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vanningen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Vanningen in 1967 was 74, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanningen 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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