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Vehorn Family History

Vehorn 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: Sehorn, Horn, Thorn, Schorn, Anhorn, Veron, Vehrs, Rehor, Veon

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Where is the Vehorn family from?

You can see how Vehorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vehorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vehorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Vehorn families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Vehorn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vehorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vehorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vehorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vehorn. 34% of Vehorn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vehorn women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    34%
  • Plumber
    23%
  • Farmer Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Vehorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vehorn 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Vehorn. 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 360 military records available for the last name Vehorn. For the veterans among your Vehorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vehorn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vehorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vehorn in 1954 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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