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Vanson Family History

Vanson Surname Meaning

see Vanstone.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vanson family from?

You can see how Vanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Vanson families living in Kent. This was about 24% of all the recorded Vanson's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Vanson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanson 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 Vanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vanson. 100% of Vanson men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Vanson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Vanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanson 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 702 immigration records available for the last name Vanson. 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 309 military records available for the last name Vanson. For the veterans among your Vanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Vanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vanson in 1958 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanson 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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