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Van Asten Family History

Van Asten Surname Meaning

Flemish: habitational name for someone from a place called Asten in Brabant Belgium.

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


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You can see how Van Asten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Asten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Asten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Van Asten families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Asten's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Asten families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Van Asten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Asten 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Van Asten. 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 366 military records available for the last name Van Asten. For the veterans among your Van Asten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Asten lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Van Asten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Van Asten in 1987 was 71, and 74 in 2001.

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