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Van Domelen Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Dommelen a habitational name for someone from Dommelen in North Brabant named for the Dommel river on which it stands.

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


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You can see how Van Domelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Domelen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Domelen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Van Domelen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Domelen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Domelen families in 1880.
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There are 158 census records available for the last name Van Domelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Domelen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Van Domelen. 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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There are 90 military records available for the last name Van Domelen. For the veterans among your Van Domelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Domelen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Van Domelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Van Domelen in 1975 was 67, and 74 in 2002.

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