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Vorus Family History

Vorus Surname Meaning

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

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


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You can see how Vorus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vorus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Vorus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vorus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vorus families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Vorus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorus 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Vorus. 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 95 military records available for the last name Vorus. For the veterans among your Vorus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vorus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vorus in 1963 was 69, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorus 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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