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Van Reenan Family History

Van Reenan 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 Zeeland, Van Eman, Greenan, Van Essen, Van Hee

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Where is the Van Reenan family from?

You can see how Van Reenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Reenan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Reenan families living in West Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Van Reenan's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Van Reenan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Reenan 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 115 census records available for the last name Van Reenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Reenan 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Van Reenan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Van Reenan. For the veterans among your Van Reenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Reenan lifespan?

Average Van Reenan life expectancy in 1987 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Reenan 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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