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Vanunen Family History

Vanunen 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: Vangen, Tannen, Annen, Dannen, Hannen, Nannen, Mannen, Lannen, Cannon

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Where is the Vanunen family from?

You can see how Vanunen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanunen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Vanunen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanunen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanunen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanunen 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 Vanunen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Vanunen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanunen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Vanunen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Vanunen. For the veterans among your Vanunen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanunen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Vanunen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vanunen in 1960 was 53, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanunen 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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