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Vanhoak Family History

Vanhoak 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 Hook, Hancock, Van Dam, Machak, Vannoy, Canham, Van Eck, Hoak

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Where is the Vanhoak family from?

You can see how Vanhoak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhoak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanhoak families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanhoak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanhoak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhoak 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 Vanhoak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Vanhoak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhoak 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vanhoak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Vanhoak. For the veterans among your Vanhoak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhoak lifespan?

Average Vanhoak life expectancy in 1992 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanhoak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanhoak 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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