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Van Voorn Family History

Van Voorn 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 Vooren, Van Doorn, Van Voorst, Van Dorn, Van Noord, Van Oort

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Van Voorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Voorn 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Van Voorn. 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 17 military records available for the last name Van Voorn. For the veterans among your Van Voorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Voorn lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Van Voorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Van Voorn in 1990 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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