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Voran Family History

Voran Name Meaning

German: variant of Vorndran . This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Corman, Vogan, Moran, Doran, Coran, Loran, Gran, Rotan, Tolan, Nordan

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Where is the Voran family from?

You can see how Voran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Voran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Voran families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Voran's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Voran families in 1891.
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What did your Voran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voran. 77% of Voran men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Voran women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voran were Laborer and At Home. .

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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

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Partner
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • At Home
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Voran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voran 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Voran. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Voran. For the veterans among your Voran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voran lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Voran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Voran in 1965 was 63, and 94 in 2004.

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