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Van Liere Family History

Van Liere Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place called Lier in Antwerp province Belgium.

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


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You can see how Van Liere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Liere family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Van Liere families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Liere's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Liere families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Van Liere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Liere 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Van Liere. 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 145 military records available for the last name Van Liere. For the veterans among your Van Liere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Liere lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Van Liere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Liere in 1974 was 70, and 76 in 2001.

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