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Van Gilder Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Gelder.

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


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You can see how Van Gilder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Gilder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Gilder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 68 Van Gilder families living in West Virginia. This was about 23% of all the recorded Van Gilder's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Van Gilder families in 1880.
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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Van Gilder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Van Gilder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Van Gilder in 1965 was 64, and 70 in 2004.

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