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Vorhof Family History

Vorhof 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: Voros, Verhoff, Verhoef, Vorhis, Gordon, Orton, Boros, Sorbo, Orio

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Where is the Vorhof family from?

You can see how Vorhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorhof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorhof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Vorhof families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorhof's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vorhof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorhof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Vorhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorhof 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vorhof. 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 52 military records available for the last name Vorhof. For the veterans among your Vorhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorhof lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Vorhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vorhof in 1975 was 61, and 56 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorhof 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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