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Van Lith Family History

Van Lith Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place called Lith in North Brabant.

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


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You can see how Van Lith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Lith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Lith families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Lith's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Lith families in 1920.
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There are 637 census records available for the last name Van Lith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Lith 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Van Lith. 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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There are 509 military records available for the last name Van Lith. For the veterans among your Van Lith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Lith lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Van Lith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Lith in 1983 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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