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Van Stan Family History

Van Stan 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 Eman, Van Asten, Van Osten, Van Aman, Van Sant, Van Loan, Dunstan

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Where is the Van Stan family from?

You can see how Van Stan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Stan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Stan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Van Stan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Van Stan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Van Stan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Stan 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 839 census records available for the last name Van Stan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Stan 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 Stan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Van Stan. For the veterans among your Van Stan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Stan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Van Stan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Van Stan in 1979 was 83, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Stan 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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