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Van Thof Family History

Van Thof 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 Hoy, Van Hoff, Van Hoof, Van Hook, Langhoff, Sancho, Van Hee

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Where is the Van Thof family from?

You can see how Van Thof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Thof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Thof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Van Thof families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Thof's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Thof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Thof 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 86 census records available for the last name Van Thof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Thof 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Van Thof. 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 13 military records available for the last name Van Thof. For the veterans among your Van Thof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Thof lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Thof

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