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Van Hagen Family History

Van Hagen 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 Haren, Von Haden, Van Aken, Van Lanen, Van Langen, Van Engen

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Where is the Van Hagen family from?

You can see how Van Hagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hagen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Hagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Van Hagen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Hagen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Van Hagen families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Hagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hagen 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Van Hagen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Van Hagen. For the veterans among your Van Hagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hagen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Van Hagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Hagen in 1976 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Hagen 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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