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Vannor Family History

Vannor 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: Vannoy, Mannor, Cannon, Tanner, Venner, Gaynor, Kantor, Danner

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Where is the Vannor family from?

You can see how Vannor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vannor families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Vannor families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vannor's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Vannor families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Vannor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vannor 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vannor. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vannor. For the veterans among your Vannor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vannor lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Vannor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vannor in 1994 was 40, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vannor 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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