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Vanroijen Family History

Vanroijen 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 Orden, Van Osten, Marien, Varon, Hanninen, Vangen, Van Tine

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vanroijen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanroijen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vanroijen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vanroijen. For the veterans among your Vanroijen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanroijen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Vanroijen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vanroijen in 1971 was 76, and 78 in 1993.

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