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Vonhof Family History

Vonhof 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: London, Bono, Bohnhoff, Kondo, Condon, Konkol, Volkov, Ono, Ronco

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Where is the Vonhof family from?

You can see how Vonhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonhof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vonhof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Vonhof families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vonhof's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vonhof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vonhof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vonhof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vonhof. 100% of Vonhof men worked as a Painter and 100% of Vonhof women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Vonhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonhof 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Vonhof. 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 126 military records available for the last name Vonhof. For the veterans among your Vonhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonhof lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vonhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vonhof in 1962 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

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