Word Origin and History for vocation Expand. n. early 15c., spiritual calling, from Latin vocationem (nominative vocatio), literally a calling, from vocatus called, past participle of vocare to call (see voice (n.)). Sense of one's occupation or profession is first attested 1550s.
Scotts Bluff County is a county located on the western border of the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,970. Its county seat is Gering, and its largest city is Scottsbluff. Scotts Bluff County is included in the Scottsbluff, NE Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Â« Back to Cities & Regions. Newberg is located about 25 miles southwest of Portland on US Highway 99W on the northeast side of Yamhill County. Although situated in the direction of the metropolitan area's greatest growth, it remains buffered from such growth by forests and farmlands.