Origins of the Vance surname
About the Vances
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Interesting facts about Vance
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Vance surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Vance first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Vances
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Vances in 1921
Domestic Servant
16
House Keeper
12
Dressmaker
11
Living On Own Means
11
Mill Worker
11
Common male occupations for Vances in 1921
Farm Hands
121
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
89
Coal Miner
88
General Farmers
50
Tinsmiths
39
