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Van Goor Family History

Van Goor 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 Loo, Van Noord, Van Oort, Van Gorp, Van Loon, Van Rooy

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Where is the Van Goor family from?

You can see how Van Goor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Goor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Van Goor families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Van Goor family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Goor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Van Goor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Goor 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 325 census records available for the last name Van Goor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Goor 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Van Goor. 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 65 military records available for the last name Van Goor. For the veterans among your Van Goor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Goor lifespan?

Average Van Goor life expectancy in 2002 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Goor 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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