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Van Styn Family History

Van Styn 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 Ryn, Van Asten, Van Osten, Van Duyn, Van Tine, Van Slyke

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Where is the Van Styn family from?

You can see how Van Styn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Styn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Styn family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Styn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Styn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Styn 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 142 census records available for the last name Van Styn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Styn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Van Styn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Van Styn. For the veterans among your Van Styn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Styn lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Van Styn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Styn in 1987 was 71, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Styn 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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