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Vormelker Family History

Vormelker 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: Voelker, Volker, Hornecker, Poelker, Koelker, Voelkel, Voeller

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Where is the Vormelker family from?

You can see how Vormelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vormelker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Vormelker families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Vormelker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vormelker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vormelker 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 Vormelker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vormelker. 100% of Vormelker women worked as a Packer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Vormelker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Vormelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vormelker 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Vormelker. 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 126 military records available for the last name Vormelker. For the veterans among your Vormelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vormelker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Vormelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vormelker in 1966 was 48, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vormelker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vormelker 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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