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Vohr Family History

Vohr 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: Nohr, Gohr, Rohr, Bohr, Mohr, Vohra, Ohr, Lohr, Sohr, Dohr

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Where is the Vohr family from?

You can see how Vohr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vohr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vohr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vohr families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vohr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vohr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vohr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vohr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vohr. 100% of Vohr women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Vohr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Vohr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vohr 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Vohr. 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 44 military records available for the last name Vohr. For the veterans among your Vohr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vohr lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Vohr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vohr in 1973 was 68, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vohr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vohr 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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