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Vorters Family History

Vorters Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vosters, Porter, Cortes, Horter, Wouters, Portera, Morter, Sorter

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Where is the Vorters family from?

You can see how Vorters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorters family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vorters families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vorters's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Vorters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Vorters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorters 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vorters. 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 40 military records available for the last name Vorters. For the veterans among your Vorters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorters lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vorters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vorters in 1964 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorters ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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