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Vorhaus Family History

Vorhaus 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: Nordhaus, Venhaus, Vorhies, Vorhees, Vorhis, Voshall, Porras, Neuhaus

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Where is the Vorhaus family from?

You can see how Vorhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorhaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vorhaus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorhaus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vorhaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorhaus 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 87 census records available for the last name Vorhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorhaus 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Vorhaus. 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 Vorhaus. For the veterans among your Vorhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorhaus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Vorhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vorhaus in 1964 was 69, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorhaus 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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