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Vorhes Family History

Vorhes 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 Vorhes family from?

You can see how Vorhes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorhes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vorhes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vorhes family living in Merionethshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorhes's in United Kingdom. Merionethshire had the highest population of Vorhes families in 1891.
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What did your Vorhes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vorhes. 20% of Vorhes men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Vorhes women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vorhes were Manager and Saleswoman.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Saleswoman
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vorhes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorhes 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Vorhes. 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 459 military records available for the last name Vorhes. For the veterans among your Vorhes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorhes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vorhes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vorhes in 1954 was 62, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorhes 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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