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Van Hattem Family History

Van Hattem 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 Natter, Van Patten, Van Putten, Van Zanten, Van Haren, Van Houten

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Where is the Van Hattem family from?

You can see how Van Hattem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hattem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Van Hattem families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Van Hattem family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Hattem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Hattem families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Van Hattem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hattem 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Van Hattem. 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 28 military records available for the last name Van Hattem. For the veterans among your Van Hattem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hattem lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Van Hattem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Hattem in 1995 was 77, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Hattem 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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