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Van Vooren Surname Meaning

Flemish and Dutch: habitational name for someone from Voorne, an island in South Holland, or from any of various places in Belgium called (Ter) Voorde.

It can also refer to individuals from a location called Voorne in Gelderland, in the Netherlands.

These names often indicate a geographical origin, highlighting the importance of place in naming conventions.

Habitational names like these can provide insight into the migratory patterns and local histories of individuals and families.

Understanding such names adds depth to the study of cultural and genealogical heritage in these regions.

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


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You can see how Van Vooren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Vooren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Vooren family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Vooren's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Van Vooren families in 1920.
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There are 498 census records available for the last name Van Vooren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Vooren 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Van Vooren. 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 149 military records available for the last name Van Vooren. For the veterans among your Van Vooren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Vooren lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Van Vooren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Vooren in 1977 was 92, and 83 in 2003.

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