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Vonwalter Family History

Vonwalter 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: Walter, Doncaster, Bookwalter, Showalter, Coalter, Waller, Alter

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Where is the Vonwalter family from?

You can see how Vonwalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonwalter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vonwalter family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vonwalter's in USA. California had the highest population of Vonwalter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Vonwalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonwalter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vonwalter. 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 Vonwalter. For the veterans among your Vonwalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonwalter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Vonwalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vonwalter in 1966 was 79, and 41 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonwalter 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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