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Vonier Family History

Vonier 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: Venier, Sonier, Vanier, Monier, Venner, Lanier, Confer, Bonner

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Where is the Vonier family from?

You can see how Vonier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vonier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vonier family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vonier's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Vonier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vonier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vonier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vonier. 39% of Vonier men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Mason
    16%

What Vonier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Vonier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonier 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Vonier. 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 137 military records available for the last name Vonier. For the veterans among your Vonier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vonier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vonier in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vonier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonier 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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