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Van Delft Family History

Van Delft 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 Pelt, Van Dell, Van Dale, Van Diest, Van Wert, Van Dolah, Van Ert

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Where is the Van Delft family from?

You can see how Van Delft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Delft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Delft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Delft families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Van Delft's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Van Delft families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Van Delft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Delft 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Van Delft. 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 48 military records available for the last name Van Delft. For the veterans among your Van Delft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Delft lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Van Delft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Van Delft in 1976 was 88, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Delft 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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