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Vander Ven Family History

Vander Ven 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: Vanderven, Vanderveen, Vandeven, Vanderlaan, Vanderbeek, Vandersteen

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There are 133 census records available for the last name Vander Ven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vander Ven 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

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There are 69 military records available for the last name Vander Ven. For the veterans among your Vander Ven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vander Ven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vander Ven in 1967 was 86, and 21 in 2004.

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