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Van Dellen Surname Meaning

Dutch (mainly Groningen) and West Frisian: topographic name frequently used in the northeastern part of the Netherlands for someone who lived near an area with pits from del (plural dellen) ‘pit hole depression’.

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


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You can see how Van Dellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dellen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Dellen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Dellen families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Van Dellen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Dellen families in 1880.
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There are 454 census records available for the last name Van Dellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dellen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 90 military records available for the last name Van Dellen. For the veterans among your Van Dellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dellen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Van Dellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Van Dellen in 1967 was 62, and 79 in 2003.

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