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Vonk Family History

Vonk Name Meaning

Dutch: from Middle Dutch vonc vonke ‘spark’ hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a smith.

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


Similar surnames: Monk, Kok, Rock, Sock, Bronk, Hink, Zink, Vogt, Link, Hoak

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Where is the Vonk family from?

You can see how Vonk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Vonk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Vonk family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vonk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vonk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vonk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vonk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vonk. 30% of Vonk men worked as a Painter and 100% of Vonk women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Painter
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Insurance Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vonk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonk 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vonk. 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 283 military records available for the last name Vonk. For the veterans among your Vonk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonk lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vonk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vonk in 1959 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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