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Van Sluis Family History

Van Sluis 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 Huis, Van Slyke, Vandersluis, Van Lue, Versluis, Van Huss, Valois

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Where is the Van Sluis family from?

You can see how Van Sluis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Sluis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Sluis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Van Sluis families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Sluis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Sluis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Van Sluis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Sluis 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Van Sluis. 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 36 military records available for the last name Van Sluis. For the veterans among your Van Sluis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Sluis lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Van Sluis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Van Sluis in 1981 was 80, and 45 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Sluis 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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