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Vanhoen Family History

Vanhoen 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: Vangen, Vachon, Anhorn, Van Horn, Van Hoven, Manton, Cannon, Varon

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Where is the Vanhoen family from?

You can see how Vanhoen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhoen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanhoen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vanhoen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanhoen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vanhoen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhoen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vanhoen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Vanhoen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhoen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vanhoen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vanhoen. For the veterans among your Vanhoen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhoen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1987, in the United States, Vanhoen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vanhoen in 1947 was 45, and 94 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanhoen 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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