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Vonelsner Family History

Vonelsner 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: Elsner, Goellner, Vogelsberg, Toellner, Koellner, Zoellner, Volner

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Where is the Vonelsner family from?

You can see how Vonelsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonelsner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vonelsner family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vonelsner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vonelsner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Vonelsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonelsner 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 Vonelsner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vonelsner. For the veterans among your Vonelsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonelsner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Vonelsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Vonelsner in 1971 was 98, and 34 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonelsner 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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