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Van Alphen Family History

Van Alphen 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 Allen, Van Kampen, Van Aken, Van Lanen, Von Allmen, Van Asten

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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Van Alphen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Alphen 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 832 immigration records available for the last name Van Alphen. 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 114 military records available for the last name Van Alphen. For the veterans among your Van Alphen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Alphen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Van Alphen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Van Alphen in 1957 was 37, and 85 in 2003.

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