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Vories Family History

Vories Surname Meaning

Variant of Voorhies a surname of Dutch origin (see Voorhees). Compare Vorhies.

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


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Where is the Vories family from?

You can see how Vories families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vories family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vories families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Vories families living in Lancashire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Vories's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vories families in 1891.
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What did your Vories ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vories. 44% of Vories men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vories women worked as a 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
    44%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vories. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vories 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Vories. 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 333 military records available for the last name Vories. For the veterans among your Vories ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vories lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vories life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vories in 1963 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vories 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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