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Vonthun Family History

Vonthun 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: Bothun, Fortun, Jonathan, Thun, Monahan, Pontius, Ponton, Donahue

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Where is the Vonthun family from?

You can see how Vonthun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonthun family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vonthun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Vonthun families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vonthun's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vonthun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vonthun 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 Vonthun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vonthun. 60% of Vonthun men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vonthun women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Vonthun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Vonthun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonthun 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Vonthun. 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 32 military records available for the last name Vonthun. For the veterans among your Vonthun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonthun lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Vonthun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vonthun in 1962 was 64, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonthun 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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