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Vorisek Family History

Vorisek 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: Kozisek, Vonasek, Korinek, Horinek, Voris, Vorse, Voytek, Boris

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Where is the Vorisek family from?

You can see how Vorisek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorisek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Vorisek families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Vorisek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vorisek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorisek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vorisek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vorisek. 25% of Vorisek men worked as a Porter and 100% of Vorisek women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Porter
    25%
  • Plumber
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Butcher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Vorisek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Vorisek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorisek 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Vorisek. 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 183 military records available for the last name Vorisek. For the veterans among your Vorisek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorisek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vorisek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vorisek in 1963 was 58, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorisek 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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