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Van Westrop Family History

Van Westrop 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 Wert, Van Eaton, Van Nest, Van Metre, Van Neste, Van Pelt

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Where is the Van Westrop family from?

You can see how Van Westrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Westrop family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Westrop family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Westrop's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Westrop families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Westrop 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 13 census records available for the last name Van Westrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Westrop 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Van Westrop. 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 6 military records available for the last name Van Westrop. For the veterans among your Van Westrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Westrop lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Van Westrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Westrop in 1978 was 63, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Westrop 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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