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Van Ek Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Eck.

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


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Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Van Ek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Van Ek in 1984 was 73, and 98 in 1994.

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