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Van Devender Family History

Van Devender Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Deventer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Devender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Devender family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Devender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Van Devender families living in Indiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Van Devender's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Van Devender families in 1880.
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There are 428 census records available for the last name Van Devender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Devender 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Van Devender. 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 198 military records available for the last name Van Devender. For the veterans among your Van Devender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Devender lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Van Devender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Devender in 1980 was 65, and 63 in 2003.

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