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Van Dover Family History

Van Dover Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone either from Dover in England Doveren in North Rhine-Westphalia or from Doeveren in North Brabant.

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


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You can see how Van Dover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dover family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Dover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Van Dover families living in Missouri. This was about 96% of all the recorded Van Dover's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Van Dover families in 1880.
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There are 789 census records available for the last name Van Dover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dover 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Van Dover. 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 411 military records available for the last name Van Dover. For the veterans among your Van Dover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dover lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Van Dover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Van Dover in 1957 was 52, and 84 in 2003.

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