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Van Schyndel Family History

Van Schyndel 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 Handel, Van Andel, Van Slyke, Schindel, Van Sickel, Van Schaick

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Where is the Van Schyndel family from?

You can see how Van Schyndel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Schyndel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Schyndel family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Schyndel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Schyndel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Van Schyndel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Schyndel 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Van Schyndel. 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 Schyndel. For the veterans among your Van Schyndel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Schyndel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Van Schyndel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Schyndel in 1976 was 68, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Schyndel 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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