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Van Duyn Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant mostly archaic or Americanized of Van Duijn (see Van Duyne).

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


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You can see how Van Duyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Duyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Duyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Van Duyn families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Van Duyn's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Duyn families in 1880.
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Duyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Duyn 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

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There are 423 military records available for the last name Van Duyn. For the veterans among your Van Duyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Duyn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Van Duyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Van Duyn in 1957 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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