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Van Horton Family History

Van Horton 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 Horn, Van Houten, Van Gordon, Van Hook, Van Dorn, Van Doren

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Where is the Van Horton family from?

You can see how Van Horton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Horton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Van Horton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Van Horton family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Horton's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Van Horton families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Van Horton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Horton 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Van Horton. 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 368 military records available for the last name Van Horton. For the veterans among your Van Horton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Horton lifespan?

Average Van Horton life expectancy in 1985 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Horton 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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