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Van Bemmel Family History

Van Bemmel 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 Beek, Van Bergen, Van Belle, Van Bramer, Van Kempen, Van Heel

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Where is the Van Bemmel family from?

You can see how Van Bemmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Bemmel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Bemmel family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Bemmel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Bemmel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Bemmel 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 149 census records available for the last name Van Bemmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Bemmel 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Van Bemmel. 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 51 military records available for the last name Van Bemmel. For the veterans among your Van Bemmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Bemmel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Van Bemmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Bemmel in 1980 was 70, and 39 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Bemmel 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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