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Van%20scoter Family History

Van%20scoter 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 Sciver, Van Acker, Van Slooten, Van Over, Van Cott, Van Note

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You can see how Van%20scoter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van%20scoter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van%20scoter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Van%20scoter families living in New York. This was about 81% of all the recorded Van%20scoter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van%20scoter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Van%20scoter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van%20scoter 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Van%20scoter. 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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There are 79 military records available for the last name Van%20scoter. For the veterans among your Van%20scoter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van%20scoter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Van%20scoter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van%20scoter in 1952 was 46, and 73 in 2002.

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