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Vongunten Family History

Vongunten 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: Von Gunten, Longden, Vangen, Sonnen, Montante, Van Putten, Gunton

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Where is the Vongunten family from?

You can see how Vongunten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vongunten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vongunten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Vongunten families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Vongunten's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vongunten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vongunten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vongunten ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Vongunten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vongunten 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Vongunten. 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 103 military records available for the last name Vongunten. For the veterans among your Vongunten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vongunten lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vongunten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vongunten in 1956 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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