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Van Dieren Family History

Van Dieren 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 Deren, Van Wieren, Van Doren, Van Liere, Van Duren, Van Dusen

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Where is the Van Dieren family from?

You can see how Van Dieren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dieren family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Van Dieren families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Dieren's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Dieren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Dieren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Van Dieren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Van Dieren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dieren 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Van Dieren. 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 10 military records available for the last name Van Dieren. For the veterans among your Van Dieren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dieren lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Van Dieren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Van Dieren in 1966 was 64, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Dieren 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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