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Van Toorn Family History

Van Toorn 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 Doorn, Van Dorn, Van Noord, Van Oort, Van Vooren, Van Horn

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Where is the Van Toorn family from?

You can see how Van Toorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Toorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Toorn family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Toorn's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Toorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Toorn 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 145 census records available for the last name Van Toorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Toorn 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Van Toorn. 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 21 military records available for the last name Van Toorn. For the veterans among your Van Toorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Toorn lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Van Toorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Toorn in 1992 was 75, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Toorn 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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