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Voorhese Family History

Voorhese 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: Voorhees, Voorhis, Voorheis, Voorhies, Borghese, Varghese, Fooshee

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Where is the Voorhese family from?

You can see how Voorhese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voorhese family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voorhese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Voorhese families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Voorhese's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Voorhese families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voorhese 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 133 census records available for the last name Voorhese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voorhese 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Voorhese. 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 14 military records available for the last name Voorhese. For the veterans among your Voorhese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voorhese lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Voorhese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Voorhese in 1976 was 22, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voorhese 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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