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Vortruba Family History

Vortruba 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: Votruba, Fortuna, Kotrba, Fortune, Fortun, Cortina, Portugal, Ventura

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Where is the Vortruba family from?

You can see how Vortruba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vortruba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vortruba family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vortruba's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vortruba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vortruba 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 10 census records available for the last name Vortruba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vortruba 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vortruba. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vortruba. For the veterans among your Vortruba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vortruba lifespan?

Average Vortruba life expectancy in 1971 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vortruba 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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