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Vander Horst Family History

Vander Horst 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: Vanderhorst, Vandervoort, Vanderhart, Vandervort, Vandersloot

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Where is the Vander Horst family from?

You can see how Vander Horst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vander Horst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Vander Horst families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Vander Horst's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vander Horst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vander Horst 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 184 census records available for the last name Vander Horst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vander Horst 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Vander Horst. 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 77 military records available for the last name Vander Horst. For the veterans among your Vander Horst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vander Horst lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Vander Horst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vander Horst in 1980 was 75, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vander Horst 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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