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Van Rooyan Family History

Van Rooyan 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 Rooy, Van Ryn, Van Vooren, Van Norman, Van Kooten, San Roman

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Where is the Van Rooyan family from?

You can see how Van Rooyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Rooyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Rooyan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Rooyan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Rooyan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Rooyan 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 32 census records available for the last name Van Rooyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Rooyan 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Van Rooyan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Van Rooyan. For the veterans among your Van Rooyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Rooyan lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Van Rooyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Rooyan in 1992 was 84, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Rooyan 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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