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Vonelm Family History

Vonelm 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: Vogel, Vorel, Monell, Vogele, Conely, Vowels, Vowell, Voelz, Borel

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Where is the Vonelm family from?

You can see how Vonelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonelm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vonelm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Vonelm families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vonelm's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vonelm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vonelm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vonelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vonelm. 100% of Vonelm men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Vonelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonelm 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Vonelm. 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 26 military records available for the last name Vonelm. For the veterans among your Vonelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonelm lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vonelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vonelm in 1967 was 72, and 63 in 2003.

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