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Van Hoy Family History

Van Hoy Surname Meaning

American or French (also Vanhoy): variant of Vannoy a surname of Flemish origin. This surname is very rare in France (Nord).

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


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You can see how Van Hoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hoy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Hoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Van Hoy families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Van Hoy's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Van Hoy families in 1880.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Hoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hoy 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Van Hoy. 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 619 military records available for the last name Van Hoy. For the veterans among your Van Hoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hoy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Van Hoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Hoy in 1968 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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