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Van Howe Family History

Van Howe 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 Hook, Van Hee, Van Hoy, Van Hoose, Van Note, Van Horn

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Where is the Van Howe family from?

You can see how Van Howe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Howe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Howe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Van Howe family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Howe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Van Howe families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Van Howe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Howe 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Van Howe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Van Howe. For the veterans among your Van Howe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Howe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Van Howe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Van Howe in 1976 was 64, and 83 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Howe 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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