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Vanhoorn Family History

Vanhoorn 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 Dorn, Van Oort, Anhorn, Van Horn, Van Doorn, Van Hook, Verdoorn

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Where is the Vanhoorn family from?

You can see how Vanhoorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhoorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vanhoorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Vanhoorn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanhoorn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vanhoorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhoorn 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 Vanhoorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanhoorn. 100% of Vanhoorn men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Vanhoorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Vanhoorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhoorn 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Vanhoorn. 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 24 military records available for the last name Vanhoorn. For the veterans among your Vanhoorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhoorn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vanhoorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vanhoorn in 1963 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanhoorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanhoorn 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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