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Van Asselt Family History

Van Asselt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Van Tassel, Van Asse, Van Tassell, Van Pelt, Van Essen, Van Soest

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Where is the Van Asselt family from?

You can see how Van Asselt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Asselt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Asselt family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Asselt's in USA. California had the highest population of Van Asselt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Asselt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Van Asselt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Asselt 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Van Asselt. 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 47 military records available for the last name Van Asselt. For the veterans among your Van Asselt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Asselt lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Van Asselt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Van Asselt in 1986 was 79, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Asselt 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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