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Vonhorsten Family History

Vonhorsten 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: Von Holten, Van Osten, Monforte, Hoversten, Vandersteen, Von Stein

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Where is the Vonhorsten family from?

You can see how Vonhorsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonhorsten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vonhorsten family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vonhorsten's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Vonhorsten families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Vonhorsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonhorsten 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vonhorsten. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vonhorsten. For the veterans among your Vonhorsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonhorsten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Vonhorsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vonhorsten in 1966 was 91, and 103 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonhorsten 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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