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Van Diest Family History

Van Diest Surname Meaning

Belgian and Flemish: habitational name for someone from either a place called Diest in Brabant in Belgium

or from Deest in Gelderland in the Netherlands.

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


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You can see how Van Diest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Diest family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Van Diest families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Diest's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Van Diest families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Van Diest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Diest 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Van Diest. 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 114 military records available for the last name Van Diest. For the veterans among your Van Diest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Diest lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Van Diest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Van Diest in 1959 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Diest 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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