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Van Gerpen Family History

Van Gerpen Surname Meaning

East Frisian: unexplained. This surname is rare in Germany.

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


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You can see how Van Gerpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Gerpen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Gerpen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Gerpen families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Gerpen's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Van Gerpen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Van Gerpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Gerpen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Van Gerpen. 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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There are 59 military records available for the last name Van Gerpen. For the veterans among your Van Gerpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Gerpen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Van Gerpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Van Gerpen in 1975 was 92, and 78 in 2002.

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