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Vanvonderen Family History

Vanvonderen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Van Deren, Van Genderen, Van Doren, Van Vooren, Van Beveren

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Where is the Vanvonderen family from?

You can see how Vanvonderen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanvonderen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanvonderen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Vanvonderen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanvonderen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vanvonderen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Vanvonderen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanvonderen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Vanvonderen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Vanvonderen. For the veterans among your Vanvonderen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanvonderen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Vanvonderen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vanvonderen in 1959 was 58, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanvonderen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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