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Vonder Family History

Vonder Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived by a vonder ‘plank bridge’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vonder family from?

You can see how Vonder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vonder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Vonder family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vonder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vonder families in 1911.
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What did your Vonder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vonder. 17% of Vonder men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Vonder women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vonder were Lease Foreman and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Clergyman
    12%
  • Lease Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vonder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonder 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Vonder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 793 military records available for the last name Vonder. For the veterans among your Vonder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonder lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1999, in the United States, Vonder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vonder in 1951 was 47, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonder ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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