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Voneschen Family History

Voneschen 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 Eschen, Hoeschen, Boeschen, Mondschein, Eschen, Boschen, Loescher

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Where is the Voneschen family from?

You can see how Voneschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voneschen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voneschen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Voneschen families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Voneschen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Voneschen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Voneschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voneschen 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Voneschen. 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 68 military records available for the last name Voneschen. For the veterans among your Voneschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voneschen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Voneschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Voneschen in 1964 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voneschen 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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