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Origins of the Vanns surname

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About the Vannses

We have a total number of 447 records for people with the last name Vanns.

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Where do most Vannses live?

In 1921, most Vannses lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Vannses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 438 records for the Vanns surname. The oldest one dates back to 1925.

Who were Vannses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Vanns first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Vannses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Vannses in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Cook

2

Dress Maker

2

General Labourer

2

Laundress

2

Common Male occupations for Vannses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

12

Farm Labourer

9

Blacksmith

3

Laborer

3

Smith

2

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