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Vonmeter Family History

Vonmeter 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 Meter, Demeter, Meter, Domeier, Gonter, Donmoyer, Dobmeier

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Where is the Vonmeter family from?

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

There are 67 census records available for the last name Vonmeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonmeter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vonmeter. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vonmeter. For the veterans among your Vonmeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonmeter lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Vonmeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vonmeter in 1977 was 70, and 66 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonmeter 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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