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Van Komen Family History

Van Komen 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 Doren, Van Kampen, Van Kooten, Van Kempen, Van Boven, Van Kuren

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Where is the Van Komen family from?

You can see how Van Komen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Komen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Komen family living in Idaho. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Komen's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Van Komen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Komen 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 112 census records available for the last name Van Komen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Komen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Van Komen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Van Komen. For the veterans among your Van Komen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Komen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Van Komen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Komen in 1985 was 75, and 32 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Komen 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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