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Van Bladel Family History

Van Bladel 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 Lanen, Van Bramer, Van Boxtel, Van Handel, Van Lare, Van Andel

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Van Bladel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Bladel 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Van Bladel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Van Bladel. For the veterans among your Van Bladel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Bladel lifespan?

Average Van Bladel life expectancy in 2003 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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