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Van Wychen Family History

Van Wychen 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 Wyhe, Van Wieren, Von Eschen, Van Dyken, Van Wyck, Van Wye

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Where is the Van Wychen family from?

You can see how Van Wychen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Wychen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Wychen family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Wychen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Wychen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Wychen 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 116 census records available for the last name Van Wychen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Wychen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Van Wychen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Van Wychen. For the veterans among your Van Wychen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Wychen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Van Wychen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Van Wychen in 1969 was 69, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Wychen 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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