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Van Esley Family History

Van Esley 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 Kley, Wansley, Ansley, Hansley, Van Every, Van Dale

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Where is the Van Esley family from?

You can see how Van Esley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Esley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Esley families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Esley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Esley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Esley 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 571 census records available for the last name Van Esley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Esley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Van Esley. 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 19 military records available for the last name Van Esley. For the veterans among your Van Esley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Esley lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Van Esley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Van Esley in 1994 was 68, and 70 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Esley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Esley 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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