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Voorheis Family History

Voorheis Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dutch Voorhees. Compare Voreis and Vorheis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Voorheis family from?

You can see how Voorheis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voorheis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Voorheis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Voorheis families living in Michigan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Voorheis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Voorheis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voorheis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Voorheis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voorheis. 28% of Voorheis men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Voorheis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voorheis were Operator and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Teacher
    31%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Voorheis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Voorheis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voorheis 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Voorheis. 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 714 military records available for the last name Voorheis. For the veterans among your Voorheis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voorheis lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Voorheis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Voorheis in 1945 was 37, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voorheis 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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