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Vongehren Family History

Vongehren 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 Behren, Von Essen, Longden, Vangen, Ringeisen, Longacre

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Where is the Vongehren family from?

You can see how Vongehren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vongehren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vongehren family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vongehren's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Vongehren families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Vongehren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vongehren 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vongehren. 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 Vongehren. For the veterans among your Vongehren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vongehren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Vongehren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vongehren in 1963 was 87, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vongehren 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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