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Van Wyck Family History

Van Wyck Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Wyk.

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


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You can see how Van Wyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Wyck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Wyck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Van Wyck families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Wyck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Van Wyck families in 1911.
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Van Wyck. 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 Wyck. For the veterans among your Van Wyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Wyck lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Van Wyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Van Wyck in 1956 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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