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Van Hoosier Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Von Hauser (see Hauser).

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


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You can see how Van Hoosier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hoosier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Hoosier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Van Hoosier families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Van Hoosier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Hoosier families in 1880.
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There are 488 census records available for the last name Van Hoosier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hoosier 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Van Hoosier. 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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There are 179 military records available for the last name Van Hoosier. For the veterans among your Van Hoosier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hoosier lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Van Hoosier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Van Hoosier in 1977 was 68, and 54 in 2004.

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