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Van Fossan Family History

Van Fossan Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Vossen (see Van Fossen).

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


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You can see how Van Fossan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Fossan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Fossan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Van Fossan families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Van Fossan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Van Fossan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Van Fossan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Fossan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Van Fossan. 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 176 military records available for the last name Van Fossan. For the veterans among your Van Fossan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Fossan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Van Fossan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Van Fossan in 1978 was 57, and 80 in 2003.

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