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Van Ginkel Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Ginkel in Gelderland.

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


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You can see how Van Ginkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Ginkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Ginkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Van Ginkel families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Ginkel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Ginkel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Van Ginkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Ginkel 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Van Ginkel. 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 142 military records available for the last name Van Ginkel. For the veterans among your Van Ginkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Ginkel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Van Ginkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Van Ginkel in 1974 was 54, and 88 in 2002.

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