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Vortisch Family History

Vortisch 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: Dorsch, Cornish, Frisch, Raisch, Morsch, Borsch, Risch, Reisch

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Where is the Vortisch family from?

You can see how Vortisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vortisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vortisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vortisch families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vortisch's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vortisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vortisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vortisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vortisch. 100% of Vortisch men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Vortisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Vortisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vortisch 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Vortisch. 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 89 military records available for the last name Vortisch. For the veterans among your Vortisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vortisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Vortisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Vortisch in 1963 was 96, and 90 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vortisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vortisch 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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