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Van Iersel Family History

Van Iersel 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 Essen, Van Tassel, Van Deusen, Van Bergen, Van Gerpen, Van Heel

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Van Iersel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Iersel 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Van Iersel. 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 56 military records available for the last name Van Iersel. For the veterans among your Van Iersel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Iersel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Van Iersel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Van Iersel in 1979 was 80, and 79 in 1999.

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