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Van Gompel Family History

Van Gompel 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 Kampen, Van Roekel, Van Gorp, Van Gerpen, Van Kempen, Van Boxtel

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Where is the Van Gompel family from?

You can see how Van Gompel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Gompel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Van Gompel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Gompel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Gompel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Gompel 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 161 census records available for the last name Van Gompel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Gompel 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Van Gompel. 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 52 military records available for the last name Van Gompel. For the veterans among your Van Gompel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Gompel lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Van Gompel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Van Gompel in 1985 was 32, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Gompel 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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