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Voermans Family History

Voermans 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, Hoermann, Hermans, Hoerman, Norman, German, Gorman

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What did your Voermans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairy Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voermans. 45% of Voermans men worked as a Dairy Farmer.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Voermans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voermans 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Voermans. 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 50 military records available for the last name Voermans. For the veterans among your Voermans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voermans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Voermans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Voermans in 1964 was 74, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voermans 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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