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Vonwald Family History

Vonwald 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 Wald, Vorwald, Oswald, Howald, Ronald, Donald, Conway, Konrad

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Where is the Vonwald family from?

You can see how Vonwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonwald family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vonwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Vonwald families living in Minnesota. This was about 79% of all the recorded Vonwald's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vonwald families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Vonwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonwald 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Vonwald. 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 77 military records available for the last name Vonwald. For the veterans among your Vonwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonwald lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vonwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vonwald in 1962 was 70, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonwald 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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