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Van Donsel Family History

Van Donsel 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 Dongen, Van Tassel, Van Dusen, Van Doren, Van Roekel, Van Hoose

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Where is the Van Donsel family from?

You can see how Van Donsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Donsel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Donsel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Donsel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Donsel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Van Donsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Donsel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Van Donsel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Van Donsel. For the veterans among your Van Donsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Donsel lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Van Donsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Donsel in 1983 was 59, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Donsel 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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