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Van Hout Family History

Van Hout Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone living in a forest hout or a habitational name for someone from a place called with this word.

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


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You can see how Van Hout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hout family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Hout families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Van Hout families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Van Hout's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Hout families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Van Hout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hout 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Van Hout. 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 579 military records available for the last name Van Hout. For the veterans among your Van Hout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hout lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Van Hout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Van Hout in 1964 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Hout 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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