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Van Why Family History

Van Why Surname Meaning

Variant of Van Wie a surname of Dutch origin (see Van Wyhe).

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


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You can see how Van Why families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Why family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Why families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Van Why families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Van Why's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Van Why families in 1880.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Why. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Why 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Van Why. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Van Why. For the veterans among your Van Why ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Why lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Van Why life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Why in 1952 was 51, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Why 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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