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Vanevenhoven Family History

Vanevenhoven 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: Vandenhoek, Vandenhouten, Van Hoven, Van Benschoten, Vandenheuvel

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What did your Vanevenhoven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanevenhoven. 72% of Vanevenhoven men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Vanevenhoven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Vanevenhoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanevenhoven 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vanevenhoven. 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 32 military records available for the last name Vanevenhoven. For the veterans among your Vanevenhoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanevenhoven lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Vanevenhoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vanevenhoven in 1974 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

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