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Van Wieren Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Wieren in Friesland and Groningen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Wieren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Wieren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Wieren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Van Wieren families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Wieren's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Wieren families in 1880.
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There are 226 census records available for the last name Van Wieren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Wieren 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Van Wieren. 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 136 military records available for the last name Van Wieren. For the veterans among your Van Wieren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Wieren lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Van Wieren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Van Wieren in 1971 was 50, and 50 in 2001.

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