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Van Assche Surname Meaning

Flemish: habitational name for someone from a place called Assche in Brabant just north of Brussels Belgium.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Assche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Assche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Van Assche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Assche family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Assche's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Van Assche families in 1920.
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There are 284 census records available for the last name Van Assche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Assche 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Van Assche. 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 55 military records available for the last name Van Assche. For the veterans among your Van Assche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Assche lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Van Assche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Van Assche in 1977 was 64, and 69 in 2002.

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