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Van Cora Family History

Van Cora 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 Dorn, Vancura, Van Oort, Vanacore, Van Court, Van Gorp, Van Cott

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Where is the Van Cora family from?

You can see how Van Cora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Cora family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Cora family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Van Cora's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Van Cora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Cora 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 34 census records available for the last name Van Cora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Cora 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Van Cora. 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 3 military records available for the last name Van Cora. For the veterans among your Van Cora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Cora lifespan?

Average Van Cora life expectancy in 1994 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Cora 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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