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Vorwold Family History

Vorwold 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: Vorwald, Horwood, Norwood, Forwood, Harold, Oswald, Wold, Arnold

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Where is the Vorwold family from?

You can see how Vorwold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorwold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorwold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Vorwold families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vorwold's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Vorwold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Vorwold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorwold 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vorwold. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vorwold. For the veterans among your Vorwold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorwold lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Vorwold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vorwold in 1970 was 77, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorwold 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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