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Van Cleef Family History

Van Cleef Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Cleve.

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


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You can see how Van Cleef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Cleef family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Cleef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 59 Van Cleef families living in New Jersey. This was about 39% of all the recorded Van Cleef's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Cleef families in 1880.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Cleef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Cleef 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Van Cleef. 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 387 military records available for the last name Van Cleef. For the veterans among your Van Cleef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Cleef lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Van Cleef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Van Cleef in 1964 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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