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Van Elen Family History

Van Elen 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 Essen, Van Veen, Van Allen, Van Aken, Van Dellen, Van Etten

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Van Elen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Elen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Van Elen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Van Elen. For the veterans among your Van Elen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Elen lifespan?

Average Van Elen life expectancy in 1975 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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