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Van Heyde Family History

Van Heyde 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 Hee, Van Hecke, Van Slyke, Van Dyke, Van Hoy, Van Hoose

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Where is the Van Heyde family from?

You can see how Van Heyde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Heyde family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Van Heyde families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Heyde's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Van Heyde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Heyde 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 203 census records available for the last name Van Heyde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Heyde 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Van Heyde. 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 136 military records available for the last name Van Heyde. For the veterans among your Van Heyde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Heyde lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Van Heyde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Van Heyde in 1966 was 57, and 18 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Heyde 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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