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Vanprooyen Family History

Vanprooyen 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 Vooren, Van Kooten, Van Rooy, Van Doren, Van Roekel, Van Slooten

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Where is the Vanprooyen family from?

You can see how Vanprooyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanprooyen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vanprooyen families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vanprooyen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vanprooyen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanprooyen 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 298 census records available for the last name Vanprooyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanprooyen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Vanprooyen. 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 69 military records available for the last name Vanprooyen. For the veterans among your Vanprooyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanprooyen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vanprooyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vanprooyen in 1965 was 84, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanprooyen 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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