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Vorhis Family History

Vorhis Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Vorhis family from?

You can see how Vorhis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorhis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vorhis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Vorhis families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vorhis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vorhis families in 1840.
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What did your Vorhis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vorhis. 28% of Vorhis men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Vorhis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vorhis were Press Operator and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Press Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Vorhis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vorhis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorhis 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Vorhis. 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 411 military records available for the last name Vorhis. For the veterans among your Vorhis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorhis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vorhis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vorhis in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorhis 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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