Researching David Vance
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 570 people with the Vance surname? In that year Vance was ranked number 3009 for popularity in the UK. |
The name David means "beloved" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of David Vance on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for David Vance and the Vance Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 1531 people with the Vance surname in the UK? Vance is now ranked number 2663 for popularity in the UK. |
Vance Family History Databases
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Some Famous People called David Vance
David Vance (politician)
David Vance (February 19, 1836 – October 9, 1912) was an American shipmaster and politician.
Vance was born on February 19, 1836 in Belfast, Ireland. Three months later, Vance moved with his family to Jefferson County, New York. In 1854, he settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a shipmaster on the Great Lakes and later was in the vessel brokerage and marine insurance business. Vance was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1876 and 1877 sessions. He was a Republican. Vance died in his home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 9, 1912 from complications due to a broken hip.
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