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Van Harken Family History

Van Harken 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 Aken, Van Arkel, Van Auken, Van Acker, Van Kuiken

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Where is the Van Harken family from?

You can see how Van Harken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Harken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Harken family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Van Harken's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Van Harken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Harken 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 226 census records available for the last name Van Harken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Harken 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Van Harken. 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 25 military records available for the last name Van Harken. For the veterans among your Van Harken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Harken lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Van Harken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Van Harken in 1978 was 22, and 77 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Harken 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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