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Van Clef Family History

Van Clef 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 Cleef, Van Cleve, Van Kley, Van Camp, Van Acker, Van Hee

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Where is the Van Clef family from?

You can see how Van Clef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Clef family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Clef family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Clef's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Clef families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Clef 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 41 census records available for the last name Van Clef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Clef 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Van Clef. 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 2 military records available for the last name Van Clef. For the veterans among your Van Clef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Clef lifespan?

Average Van Clef life expectancy in 1996 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Clef 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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