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Voras Family History

Voras 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: Veras, Varas, Voros, Moras, Vora, Voran, Voris, Jonas, Ras, Boris

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Where is the Voras family from?

You can see how Voras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voras family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Voras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Voras family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Voras's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Voras families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voras 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 Voras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voras. 72% of Voras men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Voras women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Voras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Voras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voras 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Voras. 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 90 military records available for the last name Voras. For the veterans among your Voras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voras lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Voras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Voras in 1965 was 68, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voras 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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