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Van Milt Family History

Van Milt 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 Pelt, Van Til, Van Zile, Van Tine, Van Zyl, Van Dale, Van Kirk

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Passenger Lists

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Average Van Milt life expectancy in 1980 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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