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Van Nahuys Family History

Van Nahuys 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 Huis, Van Parys, Van Huss, Van Ness, Van Hoy, Van Natter

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Between 1944 and 1975, in the United States, Van Nahuys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Van Nahuys in 1944 was 45, and 71 in 1975.

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