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Van Thoff Family History

Van Thoff 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 Hoff, Van Hoof, Van Hook, Saathoff, Langhoff, Van Hoy, Althoff

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Where is the Van Thoff family from?

You can see how Van Thoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Thoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Thoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Thoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Thoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Thoff 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 34 census records available for the last name Van Thoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Thoff 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Van Thoff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Van Thoff. For the veterans among your Van Thoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Thoff lifespan?

Average Van Thoff life expectancy in 1981 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Thoff 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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