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Vorker Family History

Vorker 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: Corker, Volker, Forker, Porter, Marker, Kerker, Dormer, Vicker

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Where is the Vorker family from?

You can see how Vorker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vorker families living in North Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vorker's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Vorker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorker 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 338 census records available for the last name Vorker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorker 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 Vorker. 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 24 military records available for the last name Vorker. For the veterans among your Vorker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorker lifespan?

Average Vorker life expectancy in 1971 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorker 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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