Origins of the Vann surname
About the Vanns
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Interesting facts about Vann
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Vanns most likely to marry?
What are the most common Vann first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Vanns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Vanns in 1921
Dressmaker
28
Domestic Servant
16
Living On Own Means
15
Laundress
14
Shoe Machinist
13
Common male occupations for Vanns in 1921
Farm Hands
46
Framework Knitter
45
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
31
Agricultural Labourer
27
Gardener
21
