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Van Houten Family History

Van Houten Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Houten in Utrecht province. Compare Vandenhouten.

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


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You can see how Van Houten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Houten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Houten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Van Houten families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Houten's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Van Houten families in 1911.
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There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Van Houten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Houten 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

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Van Houten. For the veterans among your Van Houten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Houten lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Van Houten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Van Houten in 1961 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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