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Vanhulle Family History

Vanhulle 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 Hulle, Vanella, Valle, Van Dale, Banville, Van Allen, Angelle

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Where is the Vanhulle family from?

You can see how Vanhulle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhulle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Vanhulle families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Vanhulle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanhulle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhulle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanhulle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Vanhulle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhulle 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Vanhulle. 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 78 military records available for the last name Vanhulle. For the veterans among your Vanhulle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhulle lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Vanhulle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vanhulle in 1959 was 42, and 58 in 2002.

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