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Van Alstine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Flemish Van Alstein (see Van Alstyne).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Alstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Alstine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Alstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Van Alstine family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Alstine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Van Alstine families in 1911.
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There are 376 immigration records available for the last name Van Alstine. 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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What is the average Van Alstine lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Van Alstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Van Alstine in 1951 was 49, and 64 in 2004.

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