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Vahrenhorst Family History

Vahrenhorst Surname 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: Vanderhorst, Walkenhorst, Batenhorst, Wallenhorst, Fahrenholz

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Where is the Vahrenhorst family from?

You can see how Vahrenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vahrenhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vahrenhorst families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vahrenhorst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vahrenhorst families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Vahrenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vahrenhorst 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Vahrenhorst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Vahrenhorst. For the veterans among your Vahrenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vahrenhorst lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Vahrenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vahrenhorst in 1969 was 84, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vahrenhorst ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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