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Van Hassel Family History

Van Hassel 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 Tassel, Van Handel, Van Asse, Van Tassell, Van Essen, Van Hoose

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Where is the Van Hassel family from?

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

There are 382 census records available for the last name Van Hassel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hassel 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Van Hassel. 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 116 military records available for the last name Van Hassel. For the veterans among your Van Hassel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hassel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Van Hassel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Van Hassel in 1969 was 82, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Hassel 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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