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Vandenhoek Family History

Vandenhoek Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van den Hoek): topographic name for someone living at a corner or in a secluded nook from hoek ‘corner nook’.

It can also be a habitational name for someone from any of the many places called with this word.

For reference, see Hoek for further examples of its usage.

This name reflects the geographical features of the areas where individuals with this surname may have originated.

Overall, the name embodies a connection to specific locations characterized by their unique topographical attributes.

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


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Where is the Vandenhoek family from?

You can see how Vandenhoek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vandenhoek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vandenhoek families living in South Dakota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Vandenhoek's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Vandenhoek families in 1920.
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What did your Vandenhoek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vandenhoek. 100% of Vandenhoek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vandenhoek women worked as a Housewife.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Vandenhoek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vandenhoek 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Vandenhoek. 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 25 military records available for the last name Vandenhoek. For the veterans among your Vandenhoek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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