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Vorher Family History

Vorher 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: Porter, Dormer, Horner, Corner, Kocher, Borner, Borger, Norder

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Where is the Vorher family from?

You can see how Vorher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vorher families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vorher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Vorher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorher 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Vorher. 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 Vorher. For the veterans among your Vorher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorher lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Vorher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vorher in 1980 was 76, and 78 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorher 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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