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Van Holton Family History

Van Holton 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 Houten, Von Holten, Van Hook, Van Horn, Van Kooten, Van Loon

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Where is the Van Holton family from?

You can see how Van Holton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Holton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Holton family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Holton's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Holton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Holton 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 809 census records available for the last name Van Holton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Holton 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Van Holton. 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 55 military records available for the last name Van Holton. For the veterans among your Van Holton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Holton lifespan?

Average Van Holton life expectancy in 1980 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Holton 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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