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Van Reyper Family History

Van Reyper 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 Riper, Van Leer, Van Gelder, Van Meter, Van Gerpen, Van Kempen

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Where is the Van Reyper family from?

You can see how Van Reyper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Reyper family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Van Reyper families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Reyper's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Reyper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Reyper 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 79 census records available for the last name Van Reyper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Reyper 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Van Reyper. 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 5 military records available for the last name Van Reyper. For the veterans among your Van Reyper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Reyper lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Van Reyper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Van Reyper in 1971 was 47, and 18 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Reyper 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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