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Vanwoerden Family History

Vanwoerden 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 Orden, Van Bergen, Van Gerpen, Van Order, Van Gorden, Van Deren

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Vanwoerden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwoerden 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Vanwoerden. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vanwoerden. For the veterans among your Vanwoerden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanwoerden lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Vanwoerden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vanwoerden in 1976 was 93, and 91 in 2004.

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