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Van Anden Family History

Van Anden 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 Andel, Van Zanten, Van Allen, Van Aken, Van Lanen, Van Orden

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Where is the Van Anden family from?

You can see how Van Anden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Anden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Anden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Van Anden families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Van Anden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Anden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Anden 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 454 census records available for the last name Van Anden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Anden 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Van Anden. 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 486 military records available for the last name Van Anden. For the veterans among your Van Anden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Anden lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Van Anden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Van Anden in 1969 was 88, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Anden 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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