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Van Balkum Family History

Van Balkum 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 Berkum, Van Dam, Van Acker, Van Dale, Van Beek, Von Bank

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Where is the Van Balkum family from?

You can see how Van Balkum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Balkum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Van Balkum families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Balkum's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Balkum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Balkum 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 35 census records available for the last name Van Balkum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Balkum 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Van Balkum. 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 7 military records available for the last name Van Balkum. For the veterans among your Van Balkum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Balkum lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Van Balkum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Balkum in 1994 was 78, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Balkum 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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