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Van Halen Family History

Van Halen 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, Van Dalen, Van Dale, Von Haden, Van Allen, Van Aken

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Where is the Van Halen family from?

You can see how Van Halen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Halen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Van Halen families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Van Halen family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Halen's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Van Halen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Halen 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 124 census records available for the last name Van Halen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Halen 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Van Halen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Van Halen. For the veterans among your Van Halen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Halen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Van Halen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Halen in 1980 was 74, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Halen 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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