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Vorwaller Family History

Vorwaller 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: Waller, Vorwald, Voller, Schwaller, Voeller, Galler, Toller, Weller

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Where is the Vorwaller family from?

You can see how Vorwaller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorwaller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vorwaller families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Vorwaller families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorwaller's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vorwaller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorwaller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vorwaller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vorwaller. 100% of Vorwaller men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vorwaller women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Vorwaller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Vorwaller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorwaller 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vorwaller. 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 100 military records available for the last name Vorwaller. For the veterans among your Vorwaller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorwaller lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Vorwaller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vorwaller in 1955 was 52, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorwaller 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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