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Van Helden Family History

Van Helden 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 Gelder, Van Dellen, Van Weelden, Van Heusen, Van Essen, Van Hee

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Where is the Van Helden family from?

You can see how Van Helden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Helden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Helden family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Helden's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Helden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Helden 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 321 census records available for the last name Van Helden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Helden 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Van Helden. 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 251 military records available for the last name Van Helden. For the veterans among your Van Helden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Helden lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Van Helden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Van Helden in 1980 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Helden 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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