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Van Vorst Family History

Van Vorst Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Voorst.

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


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You can see how Van Vorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Vorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Vorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 105 Van Vorst families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Van Vorst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Vorst families in 1880.
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Vorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Vorst 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Van Vorst. 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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There are 819 military records available for the last name Van Vorst. For the veterans among your Van Vorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Vorst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Van Vorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Van Vorst in 1966 was 89, and 60 in 2004.

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