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Van Kuren Family History

Van Kuren Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Keuren.

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


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You can see how Van Kuren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Kuren family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Van Kuren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Van Kuren family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Kuren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Kuren families in 1840.
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Passenger Lists

There are 71 immigration records available for the last name Van Kuren. 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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Draft Cards

There are 235 military records available for the last name Van Kuren. For the veterans among your Van Kuren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Kuren lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Van Kuren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Van Kuren in 1986 was 49, and 64 in 2004.

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