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Vorns Family History

Vorns 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: Borns, Voros, Corns, Jorns, Korns, Voris, Horn, Boris, Boros, Korn

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Where is the Vorns family from?

You can see how Vorns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorns family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Vorns family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorns's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vorns families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Vorns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorns 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vorns. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vorns. For the veterans among your Vorns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorns lifespan?

Average Vorns life expectancy in 1994 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorns 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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