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Van Eck Family History

Van Eck Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Eck near Buren in Gelderland.

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


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You can see how Van Eck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Eck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Eck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Van Eck family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Eck's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Van Eck families in 1891.
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What is the average Van Eck lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Van Eck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Van Eck in 1957 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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