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Vant Family History

Vant Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Fant representing southern English dialectal voicing of initial F- to V-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vant family from?

You can see how Vant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Vant families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Vant's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Vant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vant 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 Vant 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 Vant. 36% of Vant men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Vant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vant were Carpenter and Dress Machinist.

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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
    36%
  • Cabinet Maker (heavy Worker)
    22%
  • Grocers Assistant
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%
  • Dress Machinist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Vant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vant 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vant. For the veterans among your Vant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vant in 1964 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vant 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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