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Vanderhoek Name Meaning

Dutch (Van der Hoek): variant of Vandenhoek .

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


Similar surnames: Vandenhoek, Vanderhoof, Vanderbeek, Vanderkolk, Vanderhoff

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Where is the Vanderhoek family from?

You can see how Vanderhoek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanderhoek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanderhoek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vanderhoek family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanderhoek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanderhoek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanderhoek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanderhoek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Vanderhoek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Vanderhoek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanderhoek 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Vanderhoek. 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 68 military records available for the last name Vanderhoek. For the veterans among your Vanderhoek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanderhoek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderhoek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vanderhoek in 1962 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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