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Van Deman Family History

Van Deman 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: Vandeman, Van Eman, Vanneman, Vardeman, Van Deren, Van Aman

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Where is the Van Deman family from?

You can see how Van Deman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Deman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Deman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Van Deman families living in Kansas. This was about 37% of all the recorded Van Deman's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Van Deman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Deman 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 476 census records available for the last name Van Deman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Deman 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Van Deman. 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 535 military records available for the last name Van Deman. For the veterans among your Van Deman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Deman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Van Deman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Deman in 1967 was 64, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Deman 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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