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Vanderhoof Family History

Vanderhoof Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van der Hoef (see Vanderhoef).

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


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Where is the Vanderhoof family from?

You can see how Vanderhoof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderhoof family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanderhoof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 49 Vanderhoof families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanderhoof's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanderhoof families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderhoof 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 Vanderhoof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanderhoof. 22% of Vanderhoof men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Vanderhoof women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanderhoof were Clerk and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housework
    8%

What Vanderhoof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Vanderhoof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderhoof 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Vanderhoof. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Vanderhoof. For the veterans among your Vanderhoof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderhoof lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderhoof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vanderhoof in 1953 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanderhoof 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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