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Van Stavern Family History

Van Stavern 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 Straten, Van Sciver, Van Skiver, Van Every, Van Veen, Van Over

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Where is the Van Stavern family from?

You can see how Van Stavern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Stavern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Stavern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Van Stavern families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Van Stavern's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Stavern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Stavern 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 238 census records available for the last name Van Stavern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Stavern 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Van Stavern. 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 96 military records available for the last name Van Stavern. For the veterans among your Van Stavern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Stavern lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Van Stavern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Stavern in 1991 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Stavern 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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