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Vanhouton Family History

Vanhouton 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 Houten, Van Hout, Van Eaton, Van Osten, Van Housen, Manton

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Where is the Vanhouton family from?

You can see how Vanhouton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhouton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanhouton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Vanhouton families living in New Jersey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Vanhouton's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanhouton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhouton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanhouton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanhouton. 36% of Vanhouton 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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%
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What Vanhouton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 933 census records available for the last name Vanhouton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhouton 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Vanhouton. 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 143 military records available for the last name Vanhouton. For the veterans among your Vanhouton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhouton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Vanhouton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vanhouton in 1968 was 98, and 93 in 2000.

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