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Vornhoff Family History

Vornhoff 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: Bohnhoff, Nordhoff, Bornhoft, Verhoff, Fornoff, Orndoff, Orloff

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Where is the Vornhoff family from?

You can see how Vornhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vornhoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Vornhoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vornhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vornhoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Vornhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vornhoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vornhoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vornhoff. For the veterans among your Vornhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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