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Vorwoldt Family History

Vorwoldt 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, Bornholdt, Woldt, Ewoldt, Forwood, Harold

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Where is the Vorwoldt family from?

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

There are 24 census records available for the last name Vorwoldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorwoldt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vorwoldt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vorwoldt. For the veterans among your Vorwoldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorwoldt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1981, in the United States, Vorwoldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Vorwoldt in 1965 was 89, and 71 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorwoldt 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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