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Van Laar Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from a common placename Laar (places in North Brabant, Limburg, Gelderland, Utrecht, and Overijssel).

It derives from Middle Dutch lare ‘woodland clearing’ or a topographic name with the same meaning.

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


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You can see how Van Laar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Laar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Van Laar families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 2 Van Laar families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Laar's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Laar families in 1880.
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There are 555 census records available for the last name Van Laar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Laar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 87 military records available for the last name Van Laar. For the veterans among your Van Laar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Laar lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Van Laar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Laar in 1976 was 89, and 64 in 2004.

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