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Van Gasken Family History

Van Gasken 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 Aken, Van Asten, Van Auken, Van Acker, Van Essen, Van Tassel

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Where is the Van Gasken family from?

You can see how Van Gasken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Gasken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Gasken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Van Gasken families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Van Gasken's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Van Gasken families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Van Gasken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Gasken 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Van Gasken. 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 11 military records available for the last name Van Gasken. For the veterans among your Van Gasken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Gasken lifespan?

Average Van Gasken life expectancy in 1973 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Gasken 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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