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Van Duren Surname Meaning

Dutch (rarely Van Dügen): habitational name for someone from Duren (German Düren) in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

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


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You can see how Van Duren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Duren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Duren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Van Duren families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Duren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Van Duren families in 1911.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Duren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Duren 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Van Duren. 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 383 military records available for the last name Van Duren. For the veterans among your Van Duren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Duren lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Van Duren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Van Duren in 1946 was 29, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Duren 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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