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Van Vorhes Family History

Van Vorhes 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: Van Voorhees, Van Voorhis, Van Doren, Van Vooren, Van Order

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Where is the Van Vorhes family from?

You can see how Van Vorhes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Vorhes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Vorhes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Van Vorhes families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Vorhes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Van Vorhes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Vorhes 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 204 census records available for the last name Van Vorhes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Vorhes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Van Vorhes. 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 40 military records available for the last name Van Vorhes. For the veterans among your Van Vorhes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Vorhes lifespan?

Average Van Vorhes life expectancy in 1972 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Vorhes 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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