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Vanor Family History

Vanor 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: Vano, Sanor, Manor, Vanoy, Vanore, Major, Kano, Amor, Varon, Bator

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Where is the Vanor family from?

You can see how Vanor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vanor family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanor's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Vanor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanor 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 118 census records available for the last name Vanor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanor 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Vanor. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vanor. For the veterans among your Vanor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1968, in the United States, Vanor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Vanor in 1963 was 80, and 71 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanor 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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