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Van Bever Family History

Van Bever 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 Every, Van Leer, Van Over, Van Beek, Van Meter, Van Beveren

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Where is the Van Bever family from?

You can see how Van Bever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Bever family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Van Bever families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Bever family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Van Bever's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Van Bever families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Bever 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 614 census records available for the last name Van Bever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Bever 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Van Bever. 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 125 military records available for the last name Van Bever. For the veterans among your Van Bever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Bever lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Van Bever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Van Bever in 1979 was 44, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Bever 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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