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Vorwerk Family History

Vorwerk Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle Low German vōrwerk

Middle High German vorwerc ‘outlying farm (belonging to a manor)’

later ‘large rural property’.

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


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Where is the Vorwerk family from?

You can see how Vorwerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorwerk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vorwerk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Vorwerk families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Vorwerk's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vorwerk families in 1880.
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What did your Vorwerk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vorwerk. 31% of Vorwerk men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Vorwerk women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vorwerk were Butcher and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Knitter
    12%
  • Butcher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Home
    23%
  • Student Nurse
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vorwerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorwerk 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Vorwerk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vorwerk. For the veterans among your Vorwerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorwerk lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Vorwerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vorwerk in 1960 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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