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Vonfossen Family History

Vonfossen 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 Essen, Van Fossen, Van Essen, Fossen, Goossen, Tonnessen

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Where is the Vonfossen family from?

You can see how Vonfossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonfossen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vonfossen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vonfossen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vonfossen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vonfossen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Vonfossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonfossen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vonfossen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vonfossen. For the veterans among your Vonfossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonfossen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Vonfossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vonfossen in 1966 was 88, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonfossen 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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