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Voerman Family History

Voerman 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: Moerman, Boerman, Hoerman, Norman, German, Gorman, Verran, Forman

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Where is the Voerman family from?

You can see how Voerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Voerman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Voerman families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Voerman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Voerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voerman 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 234 census records available for the last name Voerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voerman 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Voerman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Voerman. For the veterans among your Voerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Voerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Voerman in 1962 was 72, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voerman 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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