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Vanhoy Family History

Vanhoy 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: Vannoy, Van Hoy, Vanoy, Vachon, Vahey, Vano, Vanyo, Kanoy, Canoy

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Where is the Vanhoy family from?

You can see how Vanhoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhoy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanhoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Vanhoy families living in North Carolina. This was about 61% of all the recorded Vanhoy's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Vanhoy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanhoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanhoy. 26% of Vanhoy men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Vanhoy women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanhoy were Knitter and Spinner. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Knitter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    43%
  • Looper
    29%
  • Spinner
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vanhoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhoy 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Vanhoy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanhoy. For the veterans among your Vanhoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhoy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Vanhoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vanhoy in 1943 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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