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Van Eman Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from either of the places called Emmen in Overijssel near Zwolle (most frequently) or in Drenthe.

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


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You can see how Van Eman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Eman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Eman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Van Eman families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Van Eman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Van Eman families in 1880.
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What is the average Van Eman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Van Eman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Van Eman in 1966 was 88, and 80 in 2004.

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