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Van Abbe Family History

Van Abbe Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Van Asse, Tanabe, Van Tine, Van Dyke, Van Acker, Van Hee, Van Dale

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Where is the Van Abbe family from?

You can see how Van Abbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Abbe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Van Abbe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Abbe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Van Abbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Abbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Van Abbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Abbe 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Van Abbe. 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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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Van Abbe. For the veterans among your Van Abbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Abbe lifespan?

Average Van Abbe life expectancy in 1975 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Abbe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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