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Vonkaenel Family History

Vonkaenel 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 Kaenel, Cockayne, O'kane, Konkel, Okane, Montanez, Montagne

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Where is the Vonkaenel family from?

You can see how Vonkaenel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonkaenel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vonkaenel families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vonkaenel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vonkaenel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vonkaenel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vonkaenel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vonkaenel. 100% of Vonkaenel men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vonkaenel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Vonkaenel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonkaenel 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Vonkaenel. 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 64 military records available for the last name Vonkaenel. For the veterans among your Vonkaenel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonkaenel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vonkaenel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vonkaenel in 1962 was 86, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonkaenel 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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