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Vonsen Family History

Vonsen 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: Monsen, Vossen, Olsen, Vangen, Osen, Voisin, Gansen, Sonnen, Rosen

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Where is the Vonsen family from?

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

What did your Vonsen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vonsen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Vonsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonsen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vonsen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vonsen. For the veterans among your Vonsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonsen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Vonsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vonsen in 1972 was 89, and 90 in 1978.

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