Vandenhoek Family History

Vandenhoek Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van den Hoek): topographic name for someone living at a corner or in a secluded nook from hoek ‘corner nook’.

It can also be a habitational name for someone from any of the many places called with this word.

For reference, see Hoek for further examples of its usage.

This name reflects the geographical features of the areas where individuals with this surname may have originated.

Overall, the name embodies a connection to specific locations characterized by their unique topographical attributes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

782	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
25	Military Records
133	Immigration Records
365	Census and Voter Lists
926	Member Trees

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Where is the Vandenhoek family from?

You can see how Vandenhoek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandenhoek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vandenhoek families living in South Dakota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Vandenhoek's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Vandenhoek families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandenhoek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Vandenhoek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandenhoek. 100% of Vandenhoek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vandenhoek women worked as a Housewife.

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We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

Housewife

100%

What Vandenhoek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 365 census records available for the last name Vandenhoek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandenhoek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 133 immigration records available for the last name Vandenhoek. 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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Military Records

There are 25 military records available for the last name Vandenhoek. For the veterans among your Vandenhoek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandenhoek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vandenhoek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Vandenhoek in 1966 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

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Vandenhoek Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van den Hoek): topographic name for someone living at a corner or in a secluded nook from hoek ‘corner nook’.

It can also be a habitational name for someone from any of the many places called with this word.

For reference, see Hoek for further examples of its usage.

This name reflects the geographical features of the areas where individuals with this surname may have originated.

Overall, the name embodies a connection to specific locations characterized by their unique topographical attributes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Vandenhoek family from?

What did your Vandenhoek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandenhoek. 100% of Vandenhoek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vandenhoek women worked as a Housewife.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

Housewife

100%

What Vandenhoek family records will you find?

What is the average Vandenhoek lifespan?

Vandenhoek Family History

Vandenhoek Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Vandenhoek

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Vandenhoek lifespan?

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Vandenhoek Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Vandenhoek

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Where is the Vandenhoek family from?

What did your Vandenhoek ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Vandenhoek family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Vandenhoek family history

What is the average Vandenhoek lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Vandenhoek family tree

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