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Vorbeck Family History

Vorbeck Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place near Altenau in the Harz Mountains.

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


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Where is the Vorbeck family from?

You can see how Vorbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vorbeck family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorbeck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vorbeck families in 1891.
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What did your Vorbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vorbeck. 20% of Vorbeck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vorbeck women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Vorbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vorbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorbeck 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Vorbeck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vorbeck. For the veterans among your Vorbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorbeck lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vorbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vorbeck in 1954 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorbeck 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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