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Vooris Family History

Vooris Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Vooris family from?

You can see how Vooris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vooris family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vooris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Vooris families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vooris's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vooris families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vooris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vooris ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Plasterer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

What Vooris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Vooris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vooris 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Vooris. 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 104 military records available for the last name Vooris. For the veterans among your Vooris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vooris lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vooris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vooris in 1965 was 45, and 83 in 2003.

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