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Vannett Name Meaning

Scottish (Angus): shortened form of Vannand of uncertain origin. There is an Irish name Vannan from Ó Fionnáin (see Fanning ) a name which has occurred in southwest Scotland in the form Finnan (see Finan ); however this is probably not the source of Vannand in East Scotland.

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


Similar surnames: Connett, Dunnett, Tennent, Hanner, Hassett, Tackett, Manatt, Sasnett

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Where is the Vannett family from?

You can see how Vannett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vannett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vannett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Vannett families living in Cheshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Vannett's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Vannett families in 1891.
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What did your Vannett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vannett. 34% of Vannett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vannett women worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 105 immigration records available for the last name Vannett. 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 103 military records available for the last name Vannett. For the veterans among your Vannett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vannett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vannett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vannett in 1964 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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