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Van Ornum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Arnhem (see Van Arnam).

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


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You can see how Van Ornum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Ornum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Ornum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Van Ornum families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Van Ornum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Ornum families in 1880.
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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Van Ornum lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Van Ornum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Van Ornum in 1976 was 87, and 92 in 2003.

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