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Van Dever Family History

Van Dever 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 Dover, Vandever, Vandeveer, Van Every, Van Leer, Van Over

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Where is the Van Dever family from?

You can see how Van Dever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dever family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Dever families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Van Dever families living in Missouri. This was about 32% of all the recorded Van Dever's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Van Dever families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Van Dever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dever 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Van Dever. 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 169 military records available for the last name Van Dever. For the veterans among your Van Dever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dever lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Van Dever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Dever in 1988 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Dever 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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