Vorce History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Vorce family

The surname Vorce was first found in Bavaria, where the name Vorchtel was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Vorce family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vorce research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1749 and 1783 are included under the topic Early Vorce History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Vorce Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vorchtel, Vörchtel, Vorchdorfer, Vocktel, Vockel, Vechtel, Vechten, Förchtl, Virgil, Virtual, Virchel and many more.

Early Notables of the Vorce family

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Vorce migration to Canada +

Vorce Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Abner Vorce, who arrived in Ontario in 1871

Contemporary Notables of the name Vorce (post 1700) +

Fred J. Vorce, American Republican politician, Supervisor of Van Buren Township, Michigan; Elected 1923, 1926 1
Bertha S. Vorce, American Republican politician, Supervisor of Van Buren Township, Michigan; Elected 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942 2

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html