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Van Noy Family History

Van Noy 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: Vannoy, Van Hoy, Van Roy, Van Loo, Van Tol, Van Note, Van Rooy

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Where is the Van Noy family from?

You can see how Van Noy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Noy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Noy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Van Noy families living in Idaho. This was about 34% of all the recorded Van Noy's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Van Noy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Noy 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Noy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Noy 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Van Noy. 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 631 military records available for the last name Van Noy. For the veterans among your Van Noy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Noy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Van Noy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Van Noy in 1967 was 80, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Noy 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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