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Vorce Family History

Vorce Surname Meaning

English: variant of Force. This surname is very rare in Britain.

Variant of Voris, a surname of Dutch origin (see Voorhees).

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


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Where is the Vorce family from?

You can see how Vorce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vorce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Vorce families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vorce's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Vorce families in 1891.
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What did your Vorce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vorce. 35% of Vorce men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Vorce women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vorce were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Vorce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorce 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Vorce. 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 Vorce. For the veterans among your Vorce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorce lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vorce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vorce in 1962 was 75, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorce 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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