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Van Hove Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone living or working on a hof ‘farmstead manor farm court’ (see Hoff) or a habitational name for someone from any of the places called with this word for example in the Belgian province of Antwerp.

This surname is also found in northern France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Hove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hove family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Hove families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Van Hove families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Hove's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Van Hove families in 1891.
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There are 995 census records available for the last name Van Hove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hove 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

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There are 265 military records available for the last name Van Hove. For the veterans among your Van Hove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hove lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Van Hove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Hove in 1971 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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