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Van Dyk Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant mostly Americanized (or archaic) and Flemish of Van Dijk. The surname Van Dyk is also established in South Africa.

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


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You can see how Van Dyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dyk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Dyk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 100 Van Dyk families living in Michigan. This was about 84% of all the recorded Van Dyk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Dyk families in 1880.
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Passenger Lists

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There are 633 military records available for the last name Van Dyk. For the veterans among your Van Dyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dyk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Van Dyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Van Dyk in 1966 was 78, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Dyk 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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