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Van Deursen Family History

Van Deursen Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Deurne (locally Deurse) or from Deursen both in North Brabant.

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


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You can see how Van Deursen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Deursen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Van Deursen families living in New Jersey. This was about 78% of all the recorded Van Deursen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Deursen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Van Deursen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Deursen 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Van Deursen. 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 99 military records available for the last name Van Deursen. For the veterans among your Van Deursen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Deursen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Van Deursen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Van Deursen in 1975 was 71, and 74 in 2001.

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