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Where is the Van Orden family from?

You can see how Van Orden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Orden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Orden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Van Orden family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Orden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Van Orden families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Orden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Van Orden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Orden 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Van Orden. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Van Orden. For the veterans among your Van Orden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Orden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Van Orden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Van Orden in 1966 was 62, and 53 in 2004.

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