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Van Hulst Family History

Van Hulst 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 Huis, Van Hulle, Van Heest, Van Huss, Van Pelt, Verhulst

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Where is the Van Hulst family from?

You can see how Van Hulst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hulst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Hulst family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Hulst's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Hulst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hulst 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 411 census records available for the last name Van Hulst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hulst 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Van Hulst. 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 155 military records available for the last name Van Hulst. For the veterans among your Van Hulst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hulst lifespan?

Average Van Hulst life expectancy in 1977 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Hulst 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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