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Van Staden Family History

Van Staden 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 Straten, Von Haden, Van Aken, Van Haren, Van Lanen, Van Etten

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Where is the Van Staden family from?

You can see how Van Staden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Staden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Staden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Van Staden families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Van Staden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Staden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Staden 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 210 census records available for the last name Van Staden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Staden 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Van Staden. 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 176 military records available for the last name Van Staden. For the veterans among your Van Staden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Staden lifespan?

Average Van Staden life expectancy in 1999 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Staden 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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