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Van Dorp Family History

Van Dorp 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 Dorn, Van Gorp, Van Doren, Van Oort, Van Horn, Van Doorn

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Where is the Van Dorp family from?

You can see how Van Dorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dorp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Dorp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Van Dorp families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Dorp's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Dorp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Dorp 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 449 census records available for the last name Van Dorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dorp 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Van Dorp. 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 114 military records available for the last name Van Dorp. For the veterans among your Van Dorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dorp lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Van Dorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Van Dorp in 1972 was 72, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Dorp 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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