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Vorney Family History

Vorney 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: Torney, Dorney, Corney, Horney, Forney, Varney, Gorney, Verney

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Where is the Vorney family from?

You can see how Vorney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vorney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Vorney families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vorney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorney 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 Vorney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vorney. 100% of Vorney men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Vorney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vorney. 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 15 military records available for the last name Vorney. For the veterans among your Vorney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Vorney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vorney in 1967 was 75, and 64 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vorney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorney 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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