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Van Diepen Family History

Van Diepen 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 Deren, Van Wieren, Van Dusen, Van Doren, Van Kampen, Van Veen

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Where is the Van Diepen family from?

You can see how Van Diepen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Diepen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Van Diepen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Diepen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Diepen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Diepen 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 338 census records available for the last name Van Diepen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Diepen 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Van Diepen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Van Diepen. For the veterans among your Van Diepen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Diepen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Van Diepen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Diepen in 1982 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Diepen 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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