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Van Aernum Family History

Van Aernum 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 Berkum, Van Arnam, Van Ornum, Van Dorn, Van Veen, Varnum

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Where is the Van Aernum family from?

You can see how Van Aernum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Aernum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Van Aernum families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Aernum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Aernum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Van Aernum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Aernum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Van Aernum. 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 14 military records available for the last name Van Aernum. For the veterans among your Van Aernum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Aernum lifespan?

Average Van Aernum life expectancy in 1991 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Aernum 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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