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Vonwolff Family History

Vonwolff 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: Wolff, Wolf, Bohnhoff, Connolly, Orloff, Konkol, Nolf, Bonwell

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Where is the Vonwolff family from?

You can see how Vonwolff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonwolff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vonwolff family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vonwolff's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Vonwolff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Vonwolff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonwolff 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 Vonwolff. 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 Vonwolff. For the veterans among your Vonwolff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonwolff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Vonwolff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vonwolff in 1962 was 69, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonwolff 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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