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Van Aver Family History

Van Aver 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 Over, Van Acker, Van Every, Van Leer, Vandaveer, Van Aken

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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Van Aver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Aver 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Van Aver. 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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There are 477 military records available for the last name Van Aver. For the veterans among your Van Aver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Aver lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Van Aver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Van Aver in 1967 was 66, and 76 in 1978.

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