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Van Engers Family History

Van Engers 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 Engen, Van Every, Van Ness, Vandenberg, Vanderwerf, Vandenburg

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Where is the Van Engers family from?

You can see how Van Engers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Engers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Van Engers families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Engers's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Van Engers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Van Engers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Engers 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Van Engers. 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 86 military records available for the last name Van Engers. For the veterans among your Van Engers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Engers lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Van Engers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Van Engers in 1987 was 71, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Engers 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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