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Van Hoven Family History

Van Hoven Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Hove.

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


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You can see how Van Hoven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hoven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Hoven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Van Hoven families living in Michigan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Van Hoven's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Hoven families in 1880.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Hoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hoven 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Van Hoven. 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 249 military records available for the last name Van Hoven. For the veterans among your Van Hoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hoven lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Van Hoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Hoven in 1962 was 47, and 79 in 2002.

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