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Van Roden Family History

Van Roden 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 Doren, Van Boven, Van Gorden, Van Orden, Van Norden, Von Ruden

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Where is the Van Roden family from?

You can see how Van Roden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Roden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Roden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Van Roden families living in New Jersey. This was about 68% of all the recorded Van Roden's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Roden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Roden 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 767 census records available for the last name Van Roden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Roden 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Van Roden. 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 160 military records available for the last name Van Roden. For the veterans among your Van Roden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Roden lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Van Roden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Van Roden in 1978 was 81, and 69 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Roden 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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