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Van Arendonk Family History

Van Arendonk 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: Vandenhoek, Van Lenten, Van Vranken, Van Gieson, Van Aken, Van Haren

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Where is the Van Arendonk family from?

You can see how Van Arendonk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Arendonk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Arendonk family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Arendonk's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Arendonk families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Van Arendonk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Arendonk 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Van Arendonk. 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 15 military records available for the last name Van Arendonk. For the veterans among your Van Arendonk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Arendonk lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Van Arendonk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Van Arendonk in 1990 was 74, and 44 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Arendonk 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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