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Van-rhyn Family History

Van-rhyn 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 Ryn, Van Duyn, Van Ry, Van Roy, Van Why, Varon, Vangen, Santry

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Van-rhyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van-rhyn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Van-rhyn. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Van-rhyn. For the veterans among your Van-rhyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van-rhyn lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Van-rhyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Van-rhyn in 1989 was 75, and 79 in 1992.

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