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Van Anglen Family History

Van Anglen 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 Allen, Van Langen, Van Engen, Van Zanten, Van Aken, Van Dellen

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Where is the Van Anglen family from?

You can see how Van Anglen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Anglen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Anglen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Van Anglen families living in Missouri. This was about 68% of all the recorded Van Anglen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Van Anglen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Anglen 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 186 census records available for the last name Van Anglen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Anglen 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Van Anglen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Van Anglen. For the veterans among your Van Anglen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Anglen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Van Anglen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Van Anglen in 1972 was 63, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Anglen 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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