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Van Dun Family History

Van Dun 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 Dunk, Van Duyn, Van Dam, Van Dusen, Van Dorn, Van Ryn, Van Duyne

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Where is the Van Dun family from?

You can see how Van Dun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Dun families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Van Dun's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Dun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Dun 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 422 census records available for the last name Van Dun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dun 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Van Dun. 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 331 military records available for the last name Van Dun. For the veterans among your Van Dun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dun lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Van Dun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Dun in 1989 was 70, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Dun 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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