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Voress Family History

Voress Surname Meaning

Variant of Vorhees a surname of Dutch origin (see Voorhees).

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


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Where is the Voress family from?

You can see how Voress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voress family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Voress families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Voress families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Voress's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Voress families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voress 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 Voress ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voress. 67% of Voress men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Voress family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Voress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voress 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Voress. 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 66 military records available for the last name Voress. For the veterans among your Voress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voress lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Voress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Voress in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voress 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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