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Van Arum Family History

Van Arum 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 Ark, Van Arnam, Van Ornum, Narum, Van Dam, Ancrum, Van Ryn

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Where is the Van Arum family from?

You can see how Van Arum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Arum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Van Arum families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Van Arum families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Arum's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Van Arum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Arum 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 33 census records available for the last name Van Arum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Arum 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Van Arum. 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 4 military records available for the last name Van Arum. For the veterans among your Van Arum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Arum lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Van Arum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Van Arum in 1975 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Arum 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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