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Van Oorschot Family History

Van Oorschot 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 Voorst, Van Oort, Van Vorst, Van Benschoten, Vandersloot

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Van Oorschot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Oorschot 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

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There are 6 military records available for the last name Van Oorschot. For the veterans among your Van Oorschot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Oorschot lifespan?

Average Van Oorschot life expectancy in 2004 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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