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Van Lear Family History

Van Lear Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Leer.

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


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You can see how Van Lear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Lear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Lear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Van Lear families living in Missouri. This was about 22% of all the recorded Van Lear's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Van Lear families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Lear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Lear 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Van Lear. 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 882 military records available for the last name Van Lear. For the veterans among your Van Lear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Lear lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Van Lear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Lear in 1973 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Lear 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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