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Van Scoy Family History

Van Scoy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Schaick. Compare Van Schoick and Van Scoyoc.

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


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You can see how Van Scoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Scoy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Scoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Van Scoy families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Van Scoy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Scoy families in 1880.
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Scoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Scoy 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Van Scoy. 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 349 military records available for the last name Van Scoy. For the veterans among your Van Scoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Scoy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Van Scoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Van Scoy in 1966 was 23, and 66 in 2004.

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