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Van%20gogh Family History

Van%20gogh 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 Gorp, Van Hook, Van Dorn, Van Loo, Van Oort, Van Hoy, Van Tol

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You can see how Van%20gogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van%20gogh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van%20gogh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Van%20gogh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van%20gogh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van%20gogh families in 1880.
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What did your Van%20gogh ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Van%20gogh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Van%20gogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van%20gogh 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Van%20gogh. 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 12 military records available for the last name Van%20gogh. For the veterans among your Van%20gogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van%20gogh lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Van%20gogh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van%20gogh in 1993 was 75, and 80 in 2001.

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