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Vorheis Family History

Vorheis Name Meaning

Variant of Voorheis a surname of Dutch origin (see Voorhees ). Compare Voreis .

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


Similar surnames: Voorheis, Vorhees, Vorhis, Norheim, Voorhees, Voorhis, Vorhies, Voris

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Where is the Vorheis family from?

You can see how Vorheis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorheis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vorheis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vorheis families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vorheis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vorheis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorheis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vorheis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vorheis. 43% of Vorheis men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Welder
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vorheis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorheis 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Vorheis. 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 179 military records available for the last name Vorheis. For the veterans among your Vorheis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorheis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vorheis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vorheis in 1954 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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