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Van Leuven Family History

Van Leuven Surname Meaning

Flemish and Dutch: habitational name for someone from the city of Leuven in Brabant Belgium. Compare Van Luven.

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


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You can see how Van Leuven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Leuven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Leuven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 108 Van Leuven families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Van Leuven's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Leuven families in 1880.
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Leuven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Leuven 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Van Leuven. 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 621 military records available for the last name Van Leuven. For the veterans among your Van Leuven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Leuven lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Van Leuven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Leuven in 1960 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

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