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Van%20dien Family History

Van%20dien 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 Dusen, Van Dorn, Van Doren, Van Veen, Van Liew, Van Diest

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You can see how Van%20dien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van%20dien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van%20dien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 43 Van%20dien families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Van%20dien's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van%20dien families in 1880.
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What did your Van%20dien ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Van%20dien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van%20dien 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Van%20dien. 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 504 military records available for the last name Van%20dien. For the veterans among your Van%20dien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van%20dien lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Van%20dien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Van%20dien in 1967 was 91, and 82 in 1999.

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