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Vorsheim Family History

Vorsheim 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: Borsheim, Norheim, Nordheim, Worsham, Opheim, Wertheim, Grossheim

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Where is the Vorsheim family from?

You can see how Vorsheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorsheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vorsheim family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorsheim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vorsheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorsheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Vorsheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorsheim 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Vorsheim. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vorsheim. For the veterans among your Vorsheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorsheim lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Vorsheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vorsheim in 1969 was 71, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorsheim 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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