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Vorell Family History

Vorell 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: Morell, Torell, Korell, Vorel, Norell, Orell, Sorell, Corell, Borell

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Where is the Vorell family from?

You can see how Vorell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vorell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vorell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Vorell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vorell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vorell. For the veterans among your Vorell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Vorell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vorell in 1972 was 77, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorell 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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