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Voreis Family History

Voreis Surname Meaning

Variant of Voorheis a surname of Dutch origin (see Voorhees). Compare Vorheis.

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


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Where is the Voreis family from?

You can see how Voreis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voreis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Voreis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Voreis families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Voreis's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Voreis families in 1891.
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What did your Voreis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voreis. 54% of Voreis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Voreis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voreis were Office Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Office Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Voreis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Voreis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voreis 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Voreis. 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 169 military records available for the last name Voreis. For the veterans among your Voreis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voreis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Voreis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Voreis in 1964 was 74, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voreis 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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