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Van Baelen Family History

Van Baelen 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 Allen, Van Dalen, Van Daele, Van Buren, Van Dale, Van Kampen

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Where is the Van Baelen family from?

You can see how Van Baelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Baelen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Baelen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Baelen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Baelen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Baelen 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 10 census records available for the last name Van Baelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Baelen 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Van Baelen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Van Baelen. For the veterans among your Van Baelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Baelen lifespan?

Average Van Baelen life expectancy in 1999 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Baelen 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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