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Van Hill Family History

Van Hill 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 Hall, Van Til, Van Dell, Van Hulle, Van Heel, Van Hise, Van Zile

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Where is the Van Hill family from?

You can see how Van Hill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Van Hill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Hill family living in Iowa. This was about 14% of all the recorded Van Hill's in USA. Iowa and 6 other states had the highest population of Van Hill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hill 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 17,000 census records available for the last name Van Hill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hill 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Van Hill. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Van Hill. For the veterans among your Van Hill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hill lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Van Hill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Hill in 1989 was 34, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Hill 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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