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Van Dorn Family History

Van Dorn Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Doorn.

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


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You can see how Van Dorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Dorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 95 Van Dorn families living in New Jersey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Van Dorn's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Dorn families in 1880.
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There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Van Dorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dorn 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Van Dorn. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Van Dorn. For the veterans among your Van Dorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dorn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Van Dorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Van Dorn in 1967 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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