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Van Noorden Family History

Van Noorden 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 Norden, Van Noord, Van Vooren, Van Gorden, Van Orden, Van Doren

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Where is the Van Noorden family from?

You can see how Van Noorden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Noorden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Noorden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Van Noorden family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Noorden's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Van Noorden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Noorden 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 175 census records available for the last name Van Noorden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Noorden 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Van Noorden. 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 92 military records available for the last name Van Noorden. For the veterans among your Van Noorden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Noorden lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Van Noorden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Noorden in 1995 was 45, and 44 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Noorden 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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