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Van Leur Family History

Van Leur 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 Leer, Van Lear, Van Lue, Van Lieu, Sandler, Kandler, Lafleur

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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Van Leur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Leur 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Van Leur. 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 93 military records available for the last name Van Leur. For the veterans among your Van Leur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Leur lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Van Leur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Van Leur in 1977 was 63, and 79 in 2000.

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