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Vanthournout Family History

Vanthournout 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 Court, Van Horn, Van Hout, Hanthorn, Van Ornum, Van Horne

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Where is the Vanthournout family from?

You can see how Vanthournout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanthournout family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vanthournout family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanthournout's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanthournout families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanthournout surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanthournout ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanthournout. 100% of Vanthournout men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vanthournout women worked as a Housework. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Vanthournout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanthournout 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Vanthournout. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vanthournout. For the veterans among your Vanthournout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanthournout lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Vanthournout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vanthournout in 1971 was 66, and 72 in 2001.

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