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Van Eyck Family History

Van Eyck 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 Eck, Van Dyck, Van Wyck, Van Wyk, Ten Eyck, Van Ek, Van Dyk

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Where is the Van Eyck family from?

You can see how Van Eyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Eyck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Eyck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Van Eyck families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Van Eyck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Eyck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Eyck 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 498 census records available for the last name Van Eyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Eyck 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Van Eyck. 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 204 military records available for the last name Van Eyck. For the veterans among your Van Eyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Eyck lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Van Eyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Van Eyck in 1977 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Eyck 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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