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Van Dis Family History

Van Dis 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 Ess, Van Til, Van Huis, Van Diest, Landis, Van Dee

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Where is the Van Dis family from?

You can see how Van Dis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Dis families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Dis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Dis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Dis 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 410 census records available for the last name Van Dis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dis 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Van Dis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Van Dis. For the veterans among your Van Dis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Van Dis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Van Dis in 1969 was 67, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Dis 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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