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Van Huis Family History

Van Huis Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: habitational name for someone from Huise in East Flanders Belgium or from any of numerous other places in the Netherlands and Flanders named with huis ‘house’.

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


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You can see how Van Huis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Huis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Huis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Van Huis families living in Michigan. This was about 77% of all the recorded Van Huis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Huis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Van Huis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Huis 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Van Huis. 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 63 military records available for the last name Van Huis. For the veterans among your Van Huis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Huis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Van Huis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Van Huis in 1958 was 52, and 75 in 2002.

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