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Vonahn Family History

Vonahn 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: Monahan, Honan, Ronan, Conahan, Onan, Wojahn, Yonan, Voran, Donaho

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Where is the Vonahn family from?

You can see how Vonahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vonahn family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vonahn's in USA. California had the highest population of Vonahn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vonahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Vonahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonahn 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vonahn. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vonahn. For the veterans among your Vonahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonahn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vonahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vonahn in 1968 was 61, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonahn 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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