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Van Shea Family History

Van Shea 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 Hee, Van Essen, Van Veen, Van Leer, Van Over, Van Hoy, Van Beek

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Van Shea. 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 402 military records available for the last name Van Shea. For the veterans among your Van Shea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Shea lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Van Shea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Shea in 1985 was 77, and 93 in 1996.

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