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Vonplaten Family History

Vonplaten 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 Haden, Van Lanen, Holten, Plate, Lopatin, Plater, Bolten

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Where is the Vonplaten family from?

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

There are 25 census records available for the last name Vonplaten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonplaten 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vonplaten. 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 Vonplaten. For the veterans among your Vonplaten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonplaten lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Vonplaten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vonplaten in 1980 was 83, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonplaten 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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