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Van Beveren Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: habitational name for someone from either one of the places in Belgium called Beveren like Beveren-aan de-Ijzer.

Beveren-Leie, Beveren-Roeselare, and Beveren-Waas are also included in this naming convention.

Additionally, the name may refer to Strombeek-Bever.

These various locations highlight the regional significance of the name within the context of Belgian geography.

Thus, the name carries a strong connection to specific localities in Belgium.

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

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You can see how Van Beveren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Beveren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Beveren family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Beveren's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Beveren families in 1920.

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Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Van Beveren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Van Beveren in 1969 was 87, and 63 in 2001.

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