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Van Dan Family History

Van Dan 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 Dam, Van Dorn, Van Dale, Van Ryn, Van Dee, Van Dunk, Van Dyne

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Where is the Van Dan family from?

You can see how Van Dan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Dan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Van Dan families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Van Dan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Dan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Dan 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Dan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dan 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Van Dan. 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 61 military records available for the last name Van Dan. For the veterans among your Van Dan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dan lifespan?

Average Van Dan life expectancy in 1966 was 23 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Dan 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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