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Vehn Family History

Vehn 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: Dehn, Fehn, Venn, Veen, Rehn, Behn, Lehn, Veon, Ehn, Hehn

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Where is the Vehn family from?

You can see how Vehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vehn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Vehn families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vehn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Vehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vehn 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Vehn. 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 42 military records available for the last name Vehn. For the veterans among your Vehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vehn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vehn in 1967 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vehn 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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