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Van Houter Family History

Van Houter 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 Houten, Van Hout, Van Hooser, Van Hoozer, Van Housen, Van Over

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Where is the Van Houter family from?

You can see how Van Houter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Houter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Houter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Van Houter families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Van Houter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Houter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Van Houter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Houter 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Van Houter. 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 49 military records available for the last name Van Houter. For the veterans among your Van Houter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Houter lifespan?

Average Van Houter life expectancy in 1982 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Houter 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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