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Van Kley Family History

Van Kley Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Van Kleij or Van Klei habitational names for someone from Klei a place in South Holland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Kley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Kley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Kley families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Van Kley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Kley families in 1920.
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There are 607 census records available for the last name Van Kley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Kley 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Van Kley. 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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There are 132 military records available for the last name Van Kley. For the veterans among your Van Kley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Kley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Van Kley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Van Kley in 1975 was 88, and 85 in 2004.

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