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Vanluven Family History

Vanluven Name 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 Luven, Van Leuven, Vandeven, Vangen, Van Dusen, Valen, Van Buren

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Where is the Vanluven family from?

You can see how Vanluven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanluven family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanluven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 47 Vanluven families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Vanluven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vanluven families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanluven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanluven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vanluven. 62% of Vanluven men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Merchant
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vanluven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanluven 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Vanluven. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 399 military records available for the last name Vanluven. For the veterans among your Vanluven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanluven lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vanluven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vanluven in 1965 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

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