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Van Dries Family History

Van Dries 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 Driel, Van Diest, Andries, Van Dyke, Van Dusen, Van Dale, Andris

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Where is the Van Dries family from?

You can see how Van Dries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dries family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Dries family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Dries's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Van Dries families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Dries 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 97 census records available for the last name Van Dries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dries 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Van Dries. 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 52 military records available for the last name Van Dries. For the veterans among your Van Dries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dries lifespan?

Average Van Dries life expectancy in 2004 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Dries 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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