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Vorhies Family History

Vorhies Surname Meaning

Variant of Voorhies a surname of Dutch origin (see Voorhees). Compare Vories.

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


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Where is the Vorhies family from?

You can see how Vorhies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorhies family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vorhies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Vorhies families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorhies's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Vorhies families in 1891.
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What did your Vorhies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vorhies. 26% of Vorhies men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Vorhies women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vorhies were Salesman and Servant.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Servant
    20%

What Vorhies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vorhies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorhies 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Vorhies. 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 846 military records available for the last name Vorhies. For the veterans among your Vorhies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorhies lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vorhies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Vorhies in 1959 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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