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Vanton Family History

Vanton 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: Manton, Banton, Canton, Danton, Panton, Anton, Hanton, Vinton, Fanton

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Where is the Vanton family from?

You can see how Vanton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vanton families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vanton family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanton's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Vanton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Vanton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanton 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Vanton. 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 22 military records available for the last name Vanton. For the veterans among your Vanton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Vanton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vanton in 1973 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanton 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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