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Van Dusen Family History

Van Dusen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Deursen. Compare Van Duser.

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


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You can see how Van Dusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dusen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Dusen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Van Dusen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Dusen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Van Dusen families in 1911.
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Passenger Lists

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Van Dusen. For the veterans among your Van Dusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dusen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Van Dusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Van Dusen in 1960 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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