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Van Slee Family History

Van Slee 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 Slyke, Van Hee, Van Leer, Van Dee, Van Cleve, Van Zee, Van Kley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Slee 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 173 census records available for the last name Van Slee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Slee 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Van Slee. 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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There are 79 military records available for the last name Van Slee. For the veterans among your Van Slee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Slee lifespan?

Average Van Slee life expectancy in 1989 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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