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Vanthof Name Meaning

Dutch (Van't Hof): topographic name for someone who lived ‘at the manor farm’ (see Hoff ).

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


Similar surnames: Van Hoy, Van Hoff, Van't Hof, Anthon, Van Hoof, Anthony, Manton

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Where is the Vanthof family from?

You can see how Vanthof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanthof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanthof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Vanthof families living in Michigan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Vanthof's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanthof families in 1880.
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What did your Vanthof ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Vanthof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanthof 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Vanthof. 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 72 military records available for the last name Vanthof. For the veterans among your Vanthof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanthof lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vanthof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vanthof in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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