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Vorhees Family History

Vorhees Name Meaning

Altered form of Dutch Voorhees . Compare Voress and Vorhes .

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


Similar surnames: Vorhies, Voorhees, Voorhies, Voorheis, Vorhis, Vorce, Torrens

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Where is the Vorhees family from?

You can see how Vorhees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorhees family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vorhees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Vorhees family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorhees's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Vorhees families in 1911.
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What did your Vorhees ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vorhees. 24% of Vorhees men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Vorhees women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vorhees were Mechanic and Supervisor. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Supervisor
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Vorhees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorhees 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Vorhees. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Vorhees. For the veterans among your Vorhees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorhees lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vorhees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vorhees in 1956 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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