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Van Hellen Family History

Van Hellen 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 Dellen, Van Hulle, Van Allen, Van Belle, Van Keulen, Van Heusen

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Where is the Van Hellen family from?

You can see how Van Hellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hellen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Hellen family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Hellen's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Van Hellen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hellen 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 122 census records available for the last name Van Hellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hellen 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 Hellen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Van Hellen. For the veterans among your Van Hellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hellen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Van Hellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Van Hellen in 1977 was 62, and 59 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Hellen 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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