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Vonness Family History

Vonness 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: Bonness, Holness, Boness, Van Ess, Van Ness, Fodness, Osness, Otness

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Where is the Vonness family from?

You can see how Vonness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vonness family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vonness's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Vonness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vonness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Vonness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonness 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 Vonness. 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 8 military records available for the last name Vonness. For the veterans among your Vonness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonness lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Vonness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vonness in 1981 was 62, and 72 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonness 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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