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Vanwerven Family History

Vanwerven 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, Van Essen, Vanderveer, Vanderzee

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Vanwerven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwerven 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vanwerven. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vanwerven. For the veterans among your Vanwerven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanwerven lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Vanwerven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vanwerven in 1966 was 52, and 95 in 2000.

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