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Vorkaufer Family History

Vorkaufer 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: Kaufer, Brauner, Laufer, Kapfer, Kauer, Foraker, Horlacher

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Where is the Vorkaufer family from?

You can see how Vorkaufer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorkaufer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorkaufer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Vorkaufer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorkaufer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vorkaufer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Vorkaufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorkaufer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vorkaufer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vorkaufer. For the veterans among your Vorkaufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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