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Vorys Name Meaning

Variant of Voris a surname of Dutch origin (see Voorhees ).

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


Similar surnames: Voros, Forys, Borys, Voris, Boris, Boros, Ory, Oros, Doris, Lory

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You can see how Vorys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorys family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Vorys families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Vorys's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vorys families in 1880.
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There are 243 census records available for the last name Vorys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorys 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Vorys. 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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There are 319 military records available for the last name Vorys. For the veterans among your Vorys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorys lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Vorys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vorys in 1965 was 77, and 79 in 1999.

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