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Vanhoute Family History

Vanhoute 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 Hout, Van Houten, Barnhouse, Lanoue, Evenhouse, Van Hoose

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Where is the Vanhoute family from?

You can see how Vanhoute families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhoute family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanhoute families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Vanhoute families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanhoute's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vanhoute families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhoute surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vanhoute family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Vanhoute. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhoute 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Vanhoute. 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 23 military records available for the last name Vanhoute. For the veterans among your Vanhoute ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhoute lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vanhoute life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vanhoute in 1967 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanhoute 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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