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Vanhooft Family History

Vanhooft 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 Oort, Van Hoof, Van Hook, Bancroft, Van Hoose, Van Cott, Van Hout

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Where is the Vanhooft family from?

You can see how Vanhooft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhooft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanhooft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Vanhooft families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanhooft's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vanhooft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhooft 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 64 census records available for the last name Vanhooft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhooft 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vanhooft. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vanhooft. For the veterans among your Vanhooft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhooft lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Vanhooft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vanhooft in 1971 was 56, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanhooft 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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