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Van Trojen Family History

Van Trojen 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 Straten, Van Vooren, Van Kooten, Van Boven, Van Orden

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Van Trojen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Trojen 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Van Trojen. 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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There are 51 military records available for the last name Van Trojen. For the veterans among your Van Trojen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Trojen lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Van Trojen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Trojen in 1992 was 80, and 86 in 2002.

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