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Vora Family History

Vora Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat): variant of Vohra.

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


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Where is the Vora family from?

You can see how Vora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vora family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Vora families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vora's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vora families in 1871.
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What did your Vora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vora. 27% of Vora men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Vora women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vora were Teamster and Waitress.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Shoe Repair
    14%
  • Teamster
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Vora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Vora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vora 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Vora. 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 37 military records available for the last name Vora. For the veterans among your Vora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vora lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Vora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vora in 1979 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vora 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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