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Van Dok Family History

Van Dok 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 Dyk, Van Hook, Van Dam, Van Dyke, Van Dorn, Van Eck, Van Loo

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Where is the Van Dok family from?

You can see how Van Dok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Dok family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Dok's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Dok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Dok 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 64 census records available for the last name Van Dok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dok 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Van Dok. 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 50 military records available for the last name Van Dok. For the veterans among your Van Dok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dok lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Van Dok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Dok in 1987 was 68, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Dok 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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