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Van Wey Family History

Van Wey Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Wyhe.

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


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You can see how Van Wey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Wey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Wey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Van Wey families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Van Wey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Wey families in 1880.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Wey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Wey 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Van Wey. 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 491 military records available for the last name Van Wey. For the veterans among your Van Wey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Wey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Van Wey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Van Wey in 1975 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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