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Vorat Family History

Vorat 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: Vorst, Vopat, Vora, Voran, Donat, Horvat, Mort, Port, Mora, Morant

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Where is the Vorat family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorat 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 Vorat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oil Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vorat. 100% of Vorat men worked as an Oil Worker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Oil Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Vorat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorat 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vorat. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vorat. For the veterans among your Vorat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorat lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Vorat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vorat in 1982 was 70, and 77 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorat 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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