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Van Den Boom Family History

Van Den Boom 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: Vandenboom, Vandenbos, Vandenbroek, Vandenburg, Vandenhoek

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Van Den Boom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Den Boom 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Van Den Boom. 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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There are 28 military records available for the last name Van Den Boom. For the veterans among your Van Den Boom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Den Boom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Van Den Boom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Van Den Boom in 1968 was 77, and 56 in 1996.

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