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Van Hoorn Family History

Van Hoorn 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 Horn, Van Doorn, Van Hook, Van Dorn, Van Noord, Van Oort

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Where is the Van Hoorn family from?

You can see how Van Hoorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hoorn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Hoorn families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Van Hoorn family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Hoorn's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Van Hoorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hoorn 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 468 census records available for the last name Van Hoorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hoorn 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 828 immigration records available for the last name Van Hoorn. 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 49 military records available for the last name Van Hoorn. For the veterans among your Van Hoorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hoorn lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Van Hoorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Van Hoorn in 1950 was 21, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Hoorn 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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