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Vonwert Family History

Vonwert 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: Vorwerk, Van Wert, Van Ert, Volkert, Volpert, Vincent, Gower, Power

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Where is the Vonwert family from?

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

There are 11 census records available for the last name Vonwert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonwert 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vonwert. 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 31 military records available for the last name Vonwert. For the veterans among your Vonwert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonwert lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Vonwert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vonwert in 1973 was 81, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonwert 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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