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Van Schie Family History

Van Schie 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 Schaik, Van Slyke, Van Schaick, Van Hee, Van Assche, Van Sciver

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Where is the Van Schie family from?

You can see how Van Schie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Schie family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Van Schie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Van Schie families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Schie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Van Schie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Van Schie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Schie 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Van Schie. 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 25 military records available for the last name Van Schie. For the veterans among your Van Schie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Schie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Van Schie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Van Schie in 1972 was 85, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Schie 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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