Researching Cleveland Vann
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 668 people with the Vann surname? In that year Vann was ranked number 2912 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Cleveland means "From the cliffs" and is of English origin.
Records of Cleveland Vann on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Cleveland Vann and the Vann Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 1119 people with the Vann surname in the UK? Vann is now ranked number 2997 for popularity in the UK. |
Vann Family History Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 18229 people with the Vann surname in the USA? Vann is ranked number 151 for popularity in the USA. |
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Cleveland Vann
Cleveland Vann is a former Canadian Football League linebacker.
An American import, Vann was a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders who played the 1976 Grey Cup. He also played one season in the WFL, with the Southern California Sun, intercepting three passes. He tore his knee ligaments in a game in July 1979, but returned the following year. After further hand and wrist injuries, however, he was unable to maintain his place on the roster and retired.
In the 1976 Grey Cup Vann's Saskatchewan Roughriders lost to the Ottawa Rough Riders 23 to 20. The Grey Cup Most Valuable Player award was presented to Cleveland Vann, for his second half interception and his wide-ranging play.
After his football days ended, he went home to Texas to work in law enforcement. In 1989, he returned to Regina, and became a manager with Health and Safety Services at SaskEnergy, and married Connie. Cleveland now works for Magna Electric Corporation in the safety division.
Source: Cleveland Vann, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Vann
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