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Van Hoboken Family History

Van Hoboken 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 Hoose, Van Vooren, Van Kooten, Van Houten, Van Hoesen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hoboken 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 14 census records available for the last name Van Hoboken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hoboken 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Van Hoboken. 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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There are 95 military records available for the last name Van Hoboken. For the veterans among your Van Hoboken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hoboken lifespan?

Average Van Hoboken life expectancy in 1996 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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