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Van Marcke Family History

Van Marcke 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 Acker, Van Hecke, Van Marter, Van Arkel, Van Ark, Van Matre

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Where is the Van Marcke family from?

You can see how Van Marcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Marcke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Marcke family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Marcke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Marcke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Marcke 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 20 census records available for the last name Van Marcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Marcke 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Van Marcke. 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 Marcke. For the veterans among your Van Marcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Marcke lifespan?

Average Van Marcke life expectancy in 1990 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Marcke 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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