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Van Petten Family History

Van Petten Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Petten in North Holland.

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


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You can see how Van Petten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Petten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Petten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Van Petten families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Petten's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Van Petten families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Van Petten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Petten 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Van Petten. 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 335 military records available for the last name Van Petten. For the veterans among your Van Petten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Petten lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Van Petten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Van Petten in 1971 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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