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Vorhauer Family History

Vorhauer 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: O'haver, Foraker, Kornhauser, Brauer, Schauer, Rothbauer, Sarauer

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Where is the Vorhauer family from?

You can see how Vorhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorhauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorhauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Vorhauer families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Vorhauer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Vorhauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorhauer 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 Vorhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vorhauer. 50% of Vorhauer men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Vorhauer women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Vorhauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Vorhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorhauer 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Vorhauer. 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 253 military records available for the last name Vorhauer. For the veterans among your Vorhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorhauer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vorhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vorhauer in 1964 was 74, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorhauer 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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