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Vorster Family History

Vorster 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: Forster, Worster, Porter, Oster, Koster, Doster, Coster, Vester

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Where is the Vorster family from?

You can see how Vorster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vorster family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorster's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Vorster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorster 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 276 census records available for the last name Vorster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorster 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Vorster. 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 773 military records available for the last name Vorster. For the veterans among your Vorster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorster lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Vorster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vorster in 1971 was 88, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorster 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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