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Van Ark Family History

Van Ark Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place called Ark in Gelderland.

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


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You can see how Van Ark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Ark family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Ark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Van Ark families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Van Ark's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Ark families in 1880.
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Passenger Lists

There are 208 immigration records available for the last name Van Ark. 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 Ark. For the veterans among your Van Ark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Ark lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Van Ark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Van Ark in 1987 was 66, and 72 in 2003.

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