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Vorseth Family History

Vorseth 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: Borseth, Forseth, Roseth, Dorsett, Vorst, Forsyth, Vorse, Dotseth

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Where is the Vorseth family from?

You can see how Vorseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vorseth families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vorseth's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Vorseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vorseth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Vorseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorseth 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vorseth. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vorseth. For the veterans among your Vorseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorseth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Vorseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vorseth in 1965 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

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