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Vanhoozer Family History

Vanhoozer Name 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 Hoozer, Banholzer, Van Hooser, Van Over, Van Hoose, Van Order

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Where is the Vanhoozer family from?

You can see how Vanhoozer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhoozer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanhoozer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Vanhoozer families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vanhoozer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Vanhoozer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhoozer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanhoozer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanhoozer. 57% of Vanhoozer men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Vanhoozer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanhoozer were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanhoozer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhoozer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Vanhoozer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 415 military records available for the last name Vanhoozer. For the veterans among your Vanhoozer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhoozer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanhoozer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vanhoozer in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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