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Van Malssen Family History

Van Malssen 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 Essen, Van Tassel, Van Allen, Van Fossen, Van Maanen, Van Asten

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Van Malssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Malssen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Van Malssen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Van Malssen. For the veterans among your Van Malssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Malssen lifespan?

Average Van Malssen life expectancy in 1997 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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