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Van Joolen Family History

Van Joolen 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 Vooren, Van Kooten, Van Doren, Van Slooten, Van Hoose

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Van Joolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Joolen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Van Joolen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Van Joolen. For the veterans among your Van Joolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Joolen lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Van Joolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Van Joolen in 1989 was 67, and 61 in 2002.

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