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Vorous Family History

Vorous Surname Meaning

Variant of Voris a surname of Dutch origin (see Voorhees). Compare Vorus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vorous family from?

You can see how Vorous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorous family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Vorous families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorous's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Vorous families in 1891.
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What did your Vorous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vorous. 43% of Vorous men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Warehouse Foreman
    15%

What Vorous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Vorous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorous 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Vorous. 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 181 military records available for the last name Vorous. For the veterans among your Vorous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorous lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Vorous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vorous in 1958 was 29, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vorous

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorous 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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