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Van Leen Family History

Van Leen 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 Veen, Van Leer, Van Hee, Van Lenten, Van Beek, Van Liew

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Where is the Van Leen family from?

You can see how Van Leen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Leen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Leen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Van Leen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Leen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Leen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Leen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Van Leen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Van Leen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Leen 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Van Leen. 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 154 military records available for the last name Van Leen. For the veterans among your Van Leen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Leen lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Van Leen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Van Leen in 1994 was 63, and 93 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Leen 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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