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Vongehr Family History

Vongehr 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: Fonger, Monger, Songer, Conger, Venner, Younger, Confer, Hunger

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Where is the Vongehr family from?

You can see how Vongehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vongehr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vongehr family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vongehr's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Vongehr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vongehr 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 39 census records available for the last name Vongehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vongehr 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Vongehr. 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 36 military records available for the last name Vongehr. For the veterans among your Vongehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vongehr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Vongehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vongehr in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vongehr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vongehr 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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