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Voorneveld Family History

Voorneveld 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: Groeneveld, Cornfield, Kornfeld, Moorefield, Dornfeld, Roosevelt

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Where is the Voorneveld family from?

You can see how Voorneveld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voorneveld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Voorneveld families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Voorneveld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Voorneveld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voorneveld 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 Voorneveld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voorneveld. 100% of Voorneveld women worked as a Proprietor.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Voorneveld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Voorneveld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voorneveld 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Voorneveld. 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 24 military records available for the last name Voorneveld. For the veterans among your Voorneveld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voorneveld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Voorneveld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Voorneveld in 1964 was 75, and 105 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Voorneveld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voorneveld 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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