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Van Andel Family History

Van Andel Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Op-Andel and Neer-Andel in North Brabant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Andel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Andel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Andel families living in Nebraska. This was about 29% of all the recorded Van Andel's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Van Andel families in 1920.
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There are 651 census records available for the last name Van Andel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Andel 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Van Andel. 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 132 military records available for the last name Van Andel. For the veterans among your Van Andel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Andel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Van Andel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Andel in 1970 was 84, and 82 in 2003.

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