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Van Bavel Family History

Van Bavel 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 Boven, Van Tassel, Van Buren, Van Dale, Van Over, Van Beek

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Van Bavel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Bavel 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Van Bavel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Van Bavel. For the veterans among your Van Bavel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Bavel lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Van Bavel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Bavel in 1984 was 69, and 65 in 2002.

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