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Van Aernam Family History

Van Aernam 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 Arnam, Van Berkum, Van Ornum, Van Dam, Van Dorn, Vanderkamp

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Where is the Van Aernam family from?

You can see how Van Aernam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Aernam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Aernam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Van Aernam families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Van Aernam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Aernam families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Aernam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Aernam 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Van Aernam. 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 91 military records available for the last name Van Aernam. For the veterans among your Van Aernam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Aernam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Van Aernam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Van Aernam in 1965 was 60, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Aernam 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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