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Vonbargen Family History

Vonbargen 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 Bargen, Von Bergen, Van Bergen, Hasbargen, Bargen, Renbarger

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Where is the Vonbargen family from?

You can see how Vonbargen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonbargen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vonbargen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Vonbargen families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vonbargen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Vonbargen families in 1861.
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What did your Vonbargen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vonbargen. 38% of Vonbargen 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Vonbargen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Vonbargen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonbargen 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Vonbargen. 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 155 military records available for the last name Vonbargen. For the veterans among your Vonbargen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonbargen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vonbargen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vonbargen in 1963 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonbargen 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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