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Van Abs Family History

Van Abs 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 Ess, Van Oss, Van Ark, Van Asse, Van Es, Van Os, Van Eps, Vadas

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There are 11 census records available for the last name Van Abs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Abs 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

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There are 17 military records available for the last name Van Abs. For the veterans among your Van Abs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Van Abs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Van Abs in 1982 was 76, and 29 in 1996.

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