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Van Schaik Family History

Van Schaik Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Schaick.

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


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You can see how Van Schaik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Schaik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Schaik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Van Schaik families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Van Schaik's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Van Schaik families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Van Schaik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Schaik 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Van Schaik. 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 124 military records available for the last name Van Schaik. For the veterans among your Van Schaik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Schaik lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Van Schaik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Van Schaik in 1958 was 58, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Schaik ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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