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Vanyai Family History

Vanyai 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: Banyai, Banyas, Anzai, Vana, Kanai, Vanni, Vanyo, Lanyi, Vandal, Rana

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanyai 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 26 census records available for the last name Vanyai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanyai 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vanyai. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Vanyai. For the veterans among your Vanyai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanyai lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Vanyai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vanyai in 1994 was 30, and 70 in 1997.

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