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Van Derwal Family History

Van Derwal 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: Vanderwal, Vanderwaal, Vanderwall, Vanderpol, Vanderwilt, Vanderaa

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Where is the Van Derwal family from?

You can see how Van Derwal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Derwal family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Van Derwal families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Derwal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Derwal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Derwal 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 56 census records available for the last name Van Derwal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Derwal 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Van Derwal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Van Derwal. For the veterans among your Van Derwal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Derwal lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2003, in the United States, Van Derwal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Van Derwal in 1999 was 71, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Derwal 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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