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Van Spanje Family History

Van Spanje 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 Santen, Van Zante, Van Sandt, Van Sant, Van Tine, Van Slyke

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Where is the Van Spanje family from?

You can see how Van Spanje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Spanje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Spanje family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Spanje's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Van Spanje families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Van Spanje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Spanje 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Van Spanje. 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 Spanje. For the veterans among your Van Spanje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Spanje lifespan?

Average Van Spanje life expectancy in 1966 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Spanje 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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