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Van Garderen Family History

Van Garderen 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 Genderen, Van Gorden, Van Deren, Van Gorder, Van Doren

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Where is the Van Garderen family from?

You can see how Van Garderen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Garderen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Garderen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Garderen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Garderen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Garderen 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 62 census records available for the last name Van Garderen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Garderen 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Van Garderen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Van Garderen. For the veterans among your Van Garderen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Garderen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Van Garderen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Van Garderen in 1971 was 31, and 20 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Garderen 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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