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Van Putten Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Putten in Gelderland and North Brabant.

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


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You can see how Van Putten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Putten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Putten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Van Putten families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Putten's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Putten families in 1880.
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There are 883 census records available for the last name Van Putten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Putten 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

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There are 178 military records available for the last name Van Putten. For the veterans among your Van Putten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Putten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Van Putten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Putten in 1965 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

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