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Voorhies Family History

Voorhies Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dutch Voorhees. Compare Vorhies and Vories.

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


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Where is the Voorhies family from?

You can see how Voorhies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voorhies family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Voorhies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Voorhies families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Voorhies's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Voorhies families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voorhies 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 Voorhies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voorhies. 21% of Voorhies men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Voorhies women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voorhies were Proprietor and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

What Voorhies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Voorhies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voorhies 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Voorhies. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Voorhies. For the veterans among your Voorhies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voorhies lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Voorhies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Voorhies in 1943 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voorhies 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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