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Van Inwagen Family History

Van Inwagen 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 Engen, Van Straten, Van Bruggen, Van Aken, Van Haren, Van Lanen

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Where is the Van Inwagen family from?

You can see how Van Inwagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Inwagen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Van Inwagen families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Van Inwagen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Inwagen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Van Inwagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Inwagen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Van Inwagen. 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 54 military records available for the last name Van Inwagen. For the veterans among your Van Inwagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Inwagen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Van Inwagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Van Inwagen in 1983 was 83, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Inwagen 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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