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Van Santen Family History

Van Santen Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Zanten.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Santen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Santen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Santen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Van Santen families living in Middlesex. This was about 89% of all the recorded Van Santen's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Van Santen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Van Santen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Santen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Van Santen. 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 74 military records available for the last name Van Santen. For the veterans among your Van Santen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Santen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Van Santen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Van Santen in 1971 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Santen 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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