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Van Tilburg Family History

Van Tilburg Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Tilburg in North Brabant.

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


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You can see how Van Tilburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Tilburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Tilburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Tilburg families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Tilburg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Tilburg families in 1880.
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There are 648 census records available for the last name Van Tilburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Tilburg 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Van Tilburg. 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 205 military records available for the last name Van Tilburg. For the veterans among your Van Tilburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Tilburg lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Van Tilburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Van Tilburg in 1943 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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