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Van Hanen Family History

Van Hanen 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 Haren, Van Lanen, Von Haden, Van Zanten, Van Aken, Van Maanen

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Where is the Van Hanen family from?

You can see how Van Hanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Hanen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Hanen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Hanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hanen 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 300 census records available for the last name Van Hanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hanen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Van Hanen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Van Hanen. For the veterans among your Van Hanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hanen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Van Hanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Hanen in 1982 was 72, and 94 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Hanen 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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