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Van Albert Family History

Van Albert 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 Acker, Van Leer, Van Wert, Van Allen, Van Ert, Van Vliet

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Where is the Van Albert family from?

You can see how Van Albert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Albert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Albert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Albert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Albert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Albert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Albert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Van Albert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Albert 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Van Albert. 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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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Van Albert. For the veterans among your Van Albert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Albert lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Van Albert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Van Albert in 1971 was 59, and 75 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Albert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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