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Van Wart Family History

Van Wart Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Wert.

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


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You can see how Van Wart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Wart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Wart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Van Wart families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Van Wart's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Van Wart families in 1891.
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Passenger Lists

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There are 987 military records available for the last name Van Wart. For the veterans among your Van Wart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Wart lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Van Wart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Van Wart in 1961 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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