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Van Keulen Family History

Van Keulen Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Keulen Dutch name of Cologne (Köln) Germany.

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


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You can see how Van Keulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Keulen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Van Keulen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Van Keulen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Keulen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Keulen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Van Keulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Keulen 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Van Keulen. 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 42 military records available for the last name Van Keulen. For the veterans among your Van Keulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Keulen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Van Keulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Van Keulen in 1974 was 73, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Keulen 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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