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Vonellen Family History

Vonellen 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: Snellen, Voeller, Ellen, Vanella, Pollen, Sellen, Hollen, Hellen

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Where is the Vonellen family from?

You can see how Vonellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonellen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vonellen families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Vonellen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vonellen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vonellen 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 8 census records available for the last name Vonellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonellen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vonellen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vonellen. For the veterans among your Vonellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonellen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Vonellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vonellen in 1973 was 86, and 94 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonellen 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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