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Van Dalen Family History

Van Dalen Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Dalen in the province of Drenthe.

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


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You can see how Van Dalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dalen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Dalen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Dalen families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Van Dalen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Van Dalen families in 1880.
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There are 808 census records available for the last name Van Dalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dalen 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

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There are 190 military records available for the last name Van Dalen. For the veterans among your Van Dalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dalen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Van Dalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Van Dalen in 1967 was 78, and 98 in 2004.

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