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Van Kan Family History

Van Kan 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 Dam, Van Ryn, Van Aken, Van Eman, Van Aman, Van Zant, Van Sant

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Where is the Van Kan family from?

You can see how Van Kan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Kan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Kan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Van Kan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Kan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Kan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Kan 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 425 census records available for the last name Van Kan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Kan 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Van Kan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Van Kan. For the veterans among your Van Kan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Kan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Van Kan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Van Kan in 1966 was 85, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Kan 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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