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Van Johnson Family History

Van Johnson 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: Johnson, Van Gieson, Antonson, Van Loon, Van Hoesen, Van Fossen

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There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Van Johnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Johnson 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Van Johnson. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Van Johnson. For the veterans among your Van Johnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Johnson lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Van Johnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Van Johnson in 1999 was 90, and 22 in 2001.

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