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Van Laanen Family History

Van Laanen Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Lanen.

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


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You can see how Van Laanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Laanen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Van Laanen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Laanen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Laanen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Van Laanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Laanen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Van Laanen. 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 154 military records available for the last name Van Laanen. For the veterans among your Van Laanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Laanen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Van Laanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Van Laanen in 1973 was 65, and 78 in 1998.

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