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Vorlander Family History

Vorlander 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: Verlander, Norlander, Bolander, Kolander, Oblander, Molander, Olander

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Where is the Vorlander family from?

You can see how Vorlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorlander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorlander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vorlander families living in California. This was about 35% of all the recorded Vorlander's in USA. California had the highest population of Vorlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorlander 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 142 census records available for the last name Vorlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorlander 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Vorlander. 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 135 military records available for the last name Vorlander. For the veterans among your Vorlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorlander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Vorlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vorlander in 1962 was 69, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorlander 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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