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Van Anda Family History

Van Anda 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 Zandt, Van Sandt, Van Andel, Anania, Anand, Annand, Van Dam

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Where is the Van Anda family from?

You can see how Van Anda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Anda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Anda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Van Anda families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Van Anda's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Anda families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Van Anda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Anda 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Van Anda. 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 422 military records available for the last name Van Anda. For the veterans among your Van Anda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Anda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Van Anda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Van Anda in 1966 was 60, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Anda 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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