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Voorman Family History

Voorman 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: Moorman, Poorman, Boorman, Norman, Goodman, Gorman, Forman, Dorman

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Where is the Voorman family from?

You can see how Voorman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voorman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voorman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Voorman families living in California. This was about 88% of all the recorded Voorman's in USA. California had the highest population of Voorman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voorman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Voorman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voorman 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Voorman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Voorman. For the veterans among your Voorman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voorman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Voorman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Voorman in 1966 was 67, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voorman 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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