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Vonachen Family History

Vonachen 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: Jonathan, Monahan, Kinchen, Hoeschen, Achen, Boschen, Vachon

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Where is the Vonachen family from?

You can see how Vonachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonachen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vonachen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vonachen family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Vonachen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Vonachen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vonachen 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 Vonachen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vonachen. 100% of Vonachen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Vonachen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Vonachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonachen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Vonachen. 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 67 military records available for the last name Vonachen. For the veterans among your Vonachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonachen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Vonachen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vonachen in 1944 was 35, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vonachen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonachen 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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