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Van Velzen Family History

Van Velzen 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 Veen, Van Dellen, Van Essen, Vandenelzen, Van Lenten, Van Vooren

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Where is the Van Velzen family from?

You can see how Van Velzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Velzen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Van Velzen families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Velzen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Van Velzen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Van Velzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Velzen 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Van Velzen. 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 52 military records available for the last name Van Velzen. For the veterans among your Van Velzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Velzen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Van Velzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Van Velzen in 1974 was 60, and 48 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Velzen 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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