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Van Ooteghem Family History

Van Ooteghem 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 Goethem, Van Roekel, Vandeweghe, Van Domelen, Van Note

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Van Ooteghem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Ooteghem census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Van Ooteghem. 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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There are 23 military records available for the last name Van Ooteghem. For the veterans among your Van Ooteghem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Ooteghem lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Van Ooteghem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Van Ooteghem in 1984 was 72, and 58 in 2000.

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