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Van Hoon Family History

Van Hoon 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 Hook, Van Horn, Van Loon, Van Hoof, Van Dorn, Van Loo, Van Hoy

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Where is the Van Hoon family from?

You can see how Van Hoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hoon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Hoon families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Van Hoon's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Van Hoon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hoon 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 320 census records available for the last name Van Hoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hoon 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Van Hoon. 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 56 military records available for the last name Van Hoon. For the veterans among your Van Hoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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