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Van Arkel Family History

Van Arkel Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place called Arkel in South Holland.

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


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You can see how Van Arkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Arkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Arkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Van Arkel families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Arkel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Arkel families in 1880.
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There are 590 census records available for the last name Van Arkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Arkel 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Van Arkel. 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 109 military records available for the last name Van Arkel. For the veterans among your Van Arkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Arkel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Van Arkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Van Arkel in 1970 was 87, and 73 in 2003.

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