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Van Ess Family History

Van Ess Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Es. Compare Ess.

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


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You can see how Van Ess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Ess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Ess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Van Ess families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Ess's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Ess families in 1880.
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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Van Ess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Ess 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Van Ess. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Van Ess. For the veterans among your Van Ess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Ess lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Van Ess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Van Ess in 1967 was 98, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Ess 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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