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Vonschmeling Family History

Vonschmeling 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: Schmeling, Schmaling, Schilling, Mondschein, Schelling, Schooling

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Vonschmeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonschmeling 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 Vonschmeling. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Vonschmeling. For the veterans among your Vonschmeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonschmeling lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Vonschmeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Vonschmeling in 1969 was 84, and 68 in 1986.

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