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Van Wye Family History

Van Wye Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Wijhe (see Van Wyhe).

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


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You can see how Van Wye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Wye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Wye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Van Wye families living in Missouri. This was about 89% of all the recorded Van Wye's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Van Wye families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Van Wye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Wye 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Van Wye. 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 251 military records available for the last name Van Wye. For the veterans among your Van Wye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Wye lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Van Wye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Van Wye in 1969 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

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