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Van Loan Family History

Van Loan Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Loon.

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


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You can see how Van Loan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Loan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Loan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 109 Van Loan families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Van Loan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Loan families in 1880.
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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Van Loan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Loan 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Van Loan. 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 884 military records available for the last name Van Loan. For the veterans among your Van Loan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Loan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Van Loan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Loan in 1960 was 50, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Loan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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