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Van Skiver Family History

Van Skiver Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Sciver.

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


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You can see how Van Skiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Skiver family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Skiver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Van Skiver families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Skiver's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Van Skiver families in 1911.
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There are 770 census records available for the last name Van Skiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Skiver 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Van Skiver. 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 209 military records available for the last name Van Skiver. For the veterans among your Van Skiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Skiver lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Van Skiver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Van Skiver in 1974 was 80, and 62 in 2003.

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