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Van Hofe Family History

Van Hofe 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: Van Hove, Van Hoff, Van Hook, Van Hee, Van Hoy, Van Hoose, Van Note

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Where is the Van Hofe family from?

You can see how Van Hofe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hofe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Hofe family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Hofe's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Van Hofe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hofe 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 66 census records available for the last name Van Hofe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hofe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Van Hofe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 307 military records available for the last name Van Hofe. For the veterans among your Van Hofe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hofe lifespan?

Average Van Hofe life expectancy in 1971 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Hofe 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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