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Van Ham Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from any of several country houses and places called De(n) Ham. Compare Ham.

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


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You can see how Van Ham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Ham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Ham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Van Ham families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Van Ham's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Ham families in 1880.
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What is the average Van Ham lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Van Ham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Ham in 1981 was 57, and 73 in 2002.

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