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Voohres Family History

Voohres 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: Moores, Voorhees, Voorhies, Vorhies, Vorhees, Moore, Torres, Lohnes

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Where is the Voohres family from?

You can see how Voohres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voohres family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Voohres families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Voohres families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Voohres's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Voohres families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Voohres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voohres 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Voohres. 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 8 military records available for the last name Voohres. For the veterans among your Voohres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voohres lifespan?

Average Voohres life expectancy in 1995 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voohres 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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