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Van Emden Family History

Van Emden 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 Kempen, Van Etten, Van Eman, Van Orden, Van Engen

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Where is the Van Emden family from?

You can see how Van Emden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Emden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Emden families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Van Emden families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Emden's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Emden families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Van Emden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Emden 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Van Emden. 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 186 military records available for the last name Van Emden. For the veterans among your Van Emden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Emden lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Van Emden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Van Emden in 1953 was 41, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Emden 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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