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Van Kleef Family History

Van Kleef 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 Cleef, Van Leer, Van Kleeck, Van Kley, Van Fleet, Van Vleet

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Where is the Van Kleef family from?

You can see how Van Kleef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Kleef family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Kleef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Kleef families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Kleef's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Kleef families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Kleef 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 239 census records available for the last name Van Kleef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Kleef 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Van Kleef. 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 57 military records available for the last name Van Kleef. For the veterans among your Van Kleef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Kleef lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Van Kleef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Kleef in 1970 was 26, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Kleef 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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