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Van Laer Family History

Van Laer 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 Leer, Van Over, Van Liew, Van Lanen, Van Liere, Van Lue, Van Lare

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Where is the Van Laer family from?

You can see how Van Laer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Laer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Laer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Van Laer families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Van Laer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Laer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Laer 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 253 census records available for the last name Van Laer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Laer 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Van Laer. 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 264 military records available for the last name Van Laer. For the veterans among your Van Laer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Laer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Van Laer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Van Laer in 1968 was 93, and 67 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Laer 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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