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Van Baalen Family History

Van Baalen 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 Allen, Van Maanen, Van Laanen, Van Dalen, Van Buren, Van Dale

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Where is the Van Baalen family from?

You can see how Van Baalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Baalen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Van Baalen families living in Michigan. This was about 65% of all the recorded Van Baalen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Baalen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Baalen 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 368 census records available for the last name Van Baalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Baalen 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Van Baalen. 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 48 military records available for the last name Van Baalen. For the veterans among your Van Baalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Baalen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Van Baalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Baalen in 1957 was 46, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Baalen 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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