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Van Aalst Family History

Van Aalst Surname 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 Pelt, Van Dale, Van Zandt, Van Diest, Van Allen, Van Soest

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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Van Aalst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Aalst 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 741 immigration records available for the last name Van Aalst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 80 military records available for the last name Van Aalst. For the veterans among your Van Aalst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Aalst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Van Aalst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Van Aalst in 1966 was 58, and 83 in 2003.

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