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Van Campen Family History

Van Campen Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Kampen.

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


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You can see how Van Campen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Campen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Campen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Van Campen families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Van Campen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Campen families in 1880.
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Campen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Campen 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Van Campen. 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 476 military records available for the last name Van Campen. For the veterans among your Van Campen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Campen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Van Campen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Van Campen in 1961 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Campen 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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