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Van Norden Family History

Van Norden Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Noorden in South Holland near Leiden.

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


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You can see how Van Norden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Norden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Norden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Van Norden families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Van Norden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Norden families in 1880.
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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Van Norden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Van Norden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Van Norden in 1966 was 64, and 69 in 2004.

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