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Vondell Family History

Vondell Name 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: Rundell, Lindell, Odell, Bodell, Bonwell, Cordell, Kindell, Blondell

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Where is the Vondell family from?

You can see how Vondell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vondell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vondell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Vondell families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vondell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vondell families in 1880.
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What did your Vondell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vondell. 50% of Vondell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vondell women worked as a Housework. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Porter
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Vondell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Vondell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vondell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vondell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Vondell. For the veterans among your Vondell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vondell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vondell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vondell in 1967 was 69, and 57 in 2003.

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