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Van Dorne Family History

Van Dorne 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 Dorn, Van Horne, Van Doren, Van Horn, Van Duyne, Van Doorn

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Where is the Van Dorne family from?

You can see how Van Dorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dorne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Dorne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Van Dorne families living in New Jersey. This was about 68% of all the recorded Van Dorne's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Dorne families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Van Dorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dorne 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Van Dorne. 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 24 military records available for the last name Van Dorne. For the veterans among your Van Dorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dorne lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Van Dorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Van Dorne in 1983 was 62, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Dorne 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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