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Van Story Family History

Van Story Surname Meaning

Probably of Dutch origin: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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You can see how Van Story families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Story family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Story families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Story families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Story's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Van Story families in 1880.
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Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Van Story. 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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Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Van Story life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Story in 1971 was 84, and 91 in 2000.

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