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Van Prooyen Family History

Van Prooyen 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 Slooten, Van Vooren, Van Kooten, Van Rooy, Van Putten, Van Doren

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Where is the Van Prooyen family from?

You can see how Van Prooyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Prooyen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Prooyen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Van Prooyen family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Prooyen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Van Prooyen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Van Prooyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Prooyen 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Van Prooyen. 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 48 military records available for the last name Van Prooyen. For the veterans among your Van Prooyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Prooyen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Van Prooyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Van Prooyen in 1983 was 49, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Prooyen 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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