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Vandehoef Family History

Vandehoef 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: Vanderhoef, Vandenhoek, Vanderhoff, Vanderhoof, Vandehey, Vandehei

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Where is the Vandehoef family from?

You can see how Vandehoef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandehoef family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vandehoef family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vandehoef's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Vandehoef families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vandehoef surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vandehoef ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vandehoef. 100% of Vandehoef men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vandehoef family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Vandehoef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandehoef 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vandehoef. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vandehoef. For the veterans among your Vandehoef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vandehoef lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Vandehoef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vandehoef in 1964 was 73, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vandehoef 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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