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Vortish Family History

Vortish 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: Cornish, Borish, Hornish, Kordish, Forish, Morrish, Portis, Cortis

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Where is the Vortish family from?

You can see how Vortish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vortish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vortish family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Vortish's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Vortish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vortish 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 Vortish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vortish. 100% of Vortish women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Vortish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Vortish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vortish 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vortish. 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 14 military records available for the last name Vortish. For the veterans among your Vortish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vortish lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Vortish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vortish in 1972 was 85, and 86 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vortish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vortish 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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