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Van Voorhis Family History

Van Voorhis Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dutch Van Voorhees.

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


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You can see how Van Voorhis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Voorhis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Voorhis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Van Voorhis families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Voorhis's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Van Voorhis families in 1911.
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Passenger Lists

There are 429 immigration records available for the last name Van Voorhis. 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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What is the average Van Voorhis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Van Voorhis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Voorhis in 1964 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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